Supply Teaching Assistant

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will step into classrooms to support pupils aged 2-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and autism. You will work closely with class teams to deliver personalised activities, communication support, and life-skills development that help each learner progress toward greater independence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide flexible classroom support, adapting quickly to different age groups and learning needs.
Assist with personalised learning activities and individual education plans.
Support communication using a Total Communication approach.
Help pupils develop essential life skills such as self-care, social interaction, and independence.
Offer physical, sensory, and mobility assistance where required.
Maintain a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

About You

Experience in special educational needs is helpful but not essential.
Adaptable, calm, and confident working in changing situations.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Genuine compassion, patience, and motivation to support young people.
Commitment to safeguarding (enhanced DBS required).

What We Offer

Flexible working to suit your availability.
Supportive, skilled colleagues and a warm, inclusive environment.
The chance to make a real difference to the lives of pupils with complex needs.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings - feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)