Teaching Assistant
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Uckfield
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Contract Type: Flexible Supply (Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term) – Part-Time & Full-Time Available
Daily Rate: £92.63 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
About Us
Supply Desk is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting Primary, Secondary, and SEND schools across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. We work closely with local schools to provide high-quality teaching and support staff for daily supply, short-term placements, and long-term opportunities.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable General Teaching Assistants to support schools in Uckfield and the surrounding areas. This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants as well as individuals looking to gain classroom experience and begin a career within education.
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting children in the classroom and helping them reach their full potential? We are looking for proactive and adaptable General Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary school settings.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support teachers with classroom activities, assist pupils with learning tasks, and contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering engaging classroom lessons.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning.
- Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
- Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and positive behaviour.
- Assist with classroom organisation and daily routines.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
- A positive, patient, and supportive attitude.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why Join Supply Desk?
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Flexible work to suit your schedule and availability.
- Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience across local schools.
- Support and guidance from experienced education consultants.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
If you are looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity as a General Teaching Assistant in Uckfield, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and start making a positive impact in local schools.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including barred list checks where appropriate. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Pay rates are dependent on experience, qualifications, and training, and are compliant with AWR regulations. This vacancy may close prior to the advertised expiry date; however, applications for similar roles are always welcome.
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.