Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: January 2026
Agency: TeacherActive

Are you passionate about supporting student development and making a positive impact in education? TeacherActive is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team in Chelmsford on a permanent basis starting January 2026.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to provide exceptional support in the classroom, helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. Your role will involve assisting with lesson delivery, supporting individual student needs, and promoting positive behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and activities
Assisting students with their learning and developmental needs
Encouraging student participation and engagement
Managing classroom behaviour effectively
Contributing to a safe and welcoming environment
Ideal Candidate:

Passionate about education and student development
Adaptable and proactive with excellent communication skills
Experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable
Reliable, dedicated, and eager to make a difference
What We Offer:

Permanent position with a reputable agency
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive and friendly working environment
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to become a vital part of a school community in Chelmsford, please apply now! For further information, contact TeacherActive today.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed