Primary Teaching Assistants

Primary Teaching Assistant – Flexible supply roles, day-to-day and short-term opportunities

These flexible supply opportunities are ideal for a Primary Teaching Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to make a positive impact across different primary school settings. Working on supply allows a Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils across a range of year groups, gain experience in different classroom environments, and maintain flexibility while contributing to pupils’ learning and wellbeing. This Class Act role suits adaptable individuals who are confident supporting teaching and learning wherever they are placed.

Duties as Primary Teaching Assistant

• Support class teachers with day-to-day classroom activities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and daily routines
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND where required
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in learning
• Support transitions, playtimes, and lunchtime supervision when needed
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and engagement
• Represent Class Act professionally while working as a Primary Teaching Assistant

Ideal Primary Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant or in a primary school setting
• A positive, patient, and supportive approach to working with children
• Confidence supporting pupils across different age groups and abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and reliability when working on supply
• A proactive and adaptable attitude to classroom support
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to follow guidance and adapt quickly in new school environments
• Enthusiasm for supporting learning as a Primary Teaching Assistant

Why Class Act?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers and support staff. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE, meaning no umbrella or self-employed arrangements. You also gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more, alongside wellbeing support through our pay portal. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – if you know anyone looking for temporary, permanent, or supply work then get in touch with us today.