Primary Teaching Assistant, Harrogate

  • Location: Harrogate
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £80 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Early Years Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

We are looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across a range of welcoming primary schools in Harrogate. This flexible role is ideal for those who enjoy variety, want to build experience, or are looking for work that fits around other commitments.
Whether you have classroom experience or come from a childcare, nursery, or support background, supply TA work offers rewarding opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

Role Responsibilities
Provide support to pupils in EYFS, KS1, or KS2 depending on your experience
Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging activities
Support individuals and small groups with learning, phonics, or interventions
Assist with classroom routines and behaviour management
Adapt quickly to different school settings and year groups
Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Requirements
Experience working with children (school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or similar)
A warm, patient, and supportive approach
Ability to follow teacher instructions and contribute confidently in class
Good communication and behaviour‑management skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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