
Teaching Assistant
- Maidstone, Kent
- £90-105 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Short-term, long-term & temp-to-perm opportunities
Daily Rate: £90–£105 (depending on experience)
Agency: Teaching PersonnelAre you passionate about supporting young learners in the classroom? Looking to gain experience in a rewarding and dynamic environment? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated Primary and SEND Teaching Assistants for full-time and part-time roles starting this September across a variety of mainstream primary and SEND schools in the Maidstone area.While most roles will be class-based, you may occasionally be asked to work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who experience additional learning needs - such as autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties, providing them with the focused support they need to thrive.What we’re looking for:
- Individuals with previous classroom experience, or experience working with children in any capacity (schools, youth clubs, nurseries, tutoring, etc.)
- Graduates who have studied degrees such as Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education etc
- Patient, flexible, and enthusiastic personalities ready to make a positive impact in a child’s learning journey
- A willingness to support all aspects of school life and collaborate with teaching staff
- Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
- Opportunities for career development and ongoing CPD through Teaching Personnel
- A dedicated consultant to support your journey into education
- A chance to work in a variety of local schools and gain invaluable experience
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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