Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026

Teaching Assistant – Southend-on-Sea

Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Southend-on-Sea from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their learning, confidence, and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to support pupils both academically and personally.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence, and learning skills.
• Support children with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Assist with classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to participate fully in classroom activities.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children's education and development.
• Caring, patient, and approachable.
• Confident building positive relationships with children.
• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• A strong communicator with a positive attitude.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, or similar setting is desirable.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into a career in education, we would love to hear from you if you have the right attitude and passion for working with children.

Why Work for Vision for Education?

As a Teaching Assistant working with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to a wide range of primary school opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Support with your career progression within education.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive school environment.
• A straightforward registration process.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All candidates will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children and are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunity in Southend-on-Sea, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Vision for Education and take the next step in your education career.

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