Job Description

Multiple Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Canterbury
Full-time - Monday to Friday - £88 - £90 per day

Are you an inspiring Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a number of primary and secondary schools across Canterbury and the surrounding areas, and we're looking to recruit multiple Teaching Assistants to join our team!

We are supporting schools within a 1-hour radius of Canterbury and have a variety of roles available for immediate start - both general classroom support and one-to-one roles. These positions are initially temporary long-term, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates.

No school-based experience yet? No problem! We offer our in-house TA School (delivered at our Whitstable office), which is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a school setting.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Supporting students in small groups or one-to-one

  • Assisting class teachers with lesson preparation and classroom tasks

  • Encouraging a positive, inclusive learning environment

  • Helping with the setup of classroom resources and equipment

  • Supporting on school trips and outdoor learning activities

  • Clarifying and reinforcing instructions to help pupils stay engaged

  • Personal care to children may be required

What Tradewind Offers You:

  • Competitive daily rates based on experience

  • Access to over 2,000 FREE certified CPD courses via our partnership with the National College

  • Referral bonus of up to £100 for recommending a friend

  • Support with interview preparation and lesson planning

  • A simple, user-friendly online portal for managing timesheets

  • Free social and networking events to connect with other education professionals

What You'll Need to Join Us:

  • An Enhanced Child-Only DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Checks (if applicable), and professional references - if you don't have a DBS, we'll help you apply for one and reimburse the £62 fee after 10 days of work

  • The legal right to work in the UK

Apply Now!
Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for our exciting Teaching Assistant roles in Canterbury!

For more information, email us at Errika.Blunden@twrecruitment.com or call 01227 852 816.