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Do you enjoy helping children discover what they can achieve?
Are you quick to spot when a pupil needs encouragement or an extra explanation?
Would morning work in a welcoming primary school suit you?
TeacherActive is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for morning cover at a primary school in NG9.
Excellence sits at the heart of this school’s approach—from the quality of teaching to the way people treat one another. Children are encouraged to ask questions, solve problems and take pride in their efforts, with hard work and determination celebrated alongside achievement.
As part of the classroom team, you’ll help create purposeful, positive mornings where pupils feel happy, secure and ready to take part.
A morning in this role could include:
Preparing resources and helping pupils settle into classroom activities.
Supporting individuals and small groups with teacher-led learning.
Helping children practise reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Encouraging curiosity, participation and independent learning.
Reinforcing positive behaviour and respectful relationships.
Feeding back to the teacher on pupils’ progress and support needs.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
A positive, reliable and practical approach.
The confidence to use initiative while following the teacher’s guidance.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification is desirable.
A commitment to safeguarding and helping every child feel included.
- An existing Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.
Why work with TeacherActive?
We take the time to know you – what you enjoy, where your strengths lie and what you want from your work.
We help you find the right role – in a school where you feel welcome and can put your skills to good use.
We listen to your needs – including your availability, preferred age groups and future goals.
We keep checking in – offering ongoing support and acting on your feedback throughout your placement.
You’ll have a dedicated consultant – a familiar point of contact who keeps you informed.
Weekly pay through PAYE and access to professional development through MyProgression.
Interested? Let’s find the right role for you. Contact Natasha on 0115 824 1888 or email [email protected] to apply or have a friendly chat about what you’re looking for.
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
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.
