Supply Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: East London (Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham)
Full/Part-time: Full-time (flexible availability)
Salary: £104 - £110 per day (Salary negotiable depending on experience)

About the role/school

Teach Plus are seeking passionate and adaptable Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in East London, including Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Newham.


As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you'll have the flexibility to choose your own availability while gaining valuable classroom experience across different schools and year groups.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to expand their skills, support a variety of pupils, and explore new teaching environments without the long-term commitment.


Working as a Supply Teaching Assistant gives you the chance to make a real difference each day, while enjoying the variety and freedom that supply work offers.



Job Responsibilities

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include:




  • Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities.




  • Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.




  • Helping children with literacy, numeracy, and phonics sessions.




  • Assisting in maintaining a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment.




  • Adapting quickly to new classroom settings and routines.




  • Building positive relationships with pupils and staff across multiple schools.





Qualifications/Experience

To be successful as a Supply Teaching Assistant, you should have:




  • Previous experience working with children in a primary school or similar setting




  • A flexible and proactive approach to your work




  • Strong communication and teamwork skills




  • Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service




  • Right to work in the UK





Next steps

If this Supply Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.


Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.



Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.


We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.


With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.


We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.




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