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Posted 28 July, 2026

Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Chelmsford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford - September Start

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Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Chelmsford, 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.

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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\n
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  • Location - Chelmsford
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  • Position - Teaching Assistant
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  • Type of work - Classroom support
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  • Start date - September
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  • Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
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  • Full time/part-time - Full time
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  • Rate of pay - £90-£100 per day (depending on experience)
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  • Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm
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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS\n
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  • Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted)
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  • Relevant TA training or qualifications desirable
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  • Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)
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TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:\n
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  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
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  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
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  • Provide two professional child-related references
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OTHER INFORMATION\n

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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\n
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  • Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
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  • Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
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  • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate
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