General TA – Peacehaven

Supply Desk is a well-established education recruitment agency working across Primary, SEND, and Secondary schools throughout East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable General Teaching Assistants to support schools in Peacehaven and the surrounding areas.

About the Role

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience or continue your career in education? We are seeking motivated General Teaching Assistants to work within primary school settings in Peacehaven.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support learning across the curriculum. You may assist with whole-class activities, small group interventions, and provide additional support to pupils who need extra guidance. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

We offer flexible opportunities including day-to-day supply, short-term placements, and long-term roles, with the potential for permanent positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Work with small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Provide additional support to pupils who require extra help.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote good behaviour and follow school policies.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure pupil wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children (school-based experience desirable but not essential).
• A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities in Peacehaven and nearby areas.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to our CPD hub to help you develop your skills and progress your career.
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

If you are interested in General Teaching Assistant opportunities in Peacehaven, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to get started.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.

Contact information

Lilia Erskine