Primary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming primary school in Mansfield that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Primary Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children within EYFS.

The school provides a positive and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and love of learning. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting younger children through play-based and structured learning activities.

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils across the EYFS curriculum. You will help children with their early development, communication, phonics, numeracy and social skills while ensuring they feel safe, supported and engaged throughout the school day.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience working with children in EYFS
• Understand the EYFS framework and play-based learning
• Support children individually and in small groups
• Assist with phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy activities
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Be patient, caring, reliable and enthusiastic
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification, although strong experience will also be considered

In return, you can expect:

• A permanent position within a supportive primary school
• Competitive pay of £95–£110 per day
• Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A welcoming and supportive school team
• Access to TeacherActive’s referral scheme

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, identity checks and the provision of professional references.

We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay at times that suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

To apply, please contact Kai Sutherland:

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0115 824 1888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.