Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Colchester - September StartProspero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Colchester, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young learners and looking to develop their career within a nurturing school environment that offers strong mentorship and ongoing professional development. The school is looking for a committed practitioner with effective behaviour management skills and a genuine desire to inspire and support pupils across the primary age range. CONTRACT DETAILS • Location - Colchester • Position - Teaching Assistant • Type of work - Classroom support • Start date - September • Duration - Ongoing / Long-term • Full time/part-time - Full time • Rate of pay - £90-£100 per day (depending on experience) • Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS • Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted) • Relevant TA training or qualifications desirable • Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: • Hold Right to Work in the UK • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one • Provide two professional child-related references OTHER INFORMATIONIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching. WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU • Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management • Access to an in-house Training & Development Team • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate