Primary teaching assistant

Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September 2026Position: Full-timePay: £92.63 a day

Hours: Monday – Friday

Location: Andover

Opportunity for a permanent position to arise for the right individual.

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a positive impact in the classroom? An enthusiastic primary school in Andover is seeking an engaging and experienced Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2026.

Requirements:

• UK experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
• A proactive and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualifications are an advantage
• A child only DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Happy to support pupils from Reception – Year 6

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and classroom support to pupils
• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Support children’s learning and social development
• Help with setting up the classroom

• A chance to make a real difference in children’s education

Teaching PersonnelBenefits:

• Full-time employment with consistent hours.
• Full pension scheme and contributions.
• £50 referral bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Dedicated consultant to guide you through the onboarding.
• Ongoing support and guidance from Teaching Personnel's dedicated team.

Interested?

Please submit your CV outlining full career history and relevant references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.