Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Position: Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Local Thames Valley Schools | Mainstream & SEN Settings | Full-time & Part-time

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education?
Great news — no formal qualifications are required to become a Learning Classroom Support Assistant!

We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to support children and young people across mainstream and specialist SEN schools, including pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, in both primary and secondary settings.

Why You’ll Love This Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community. People with experience in areas such as:

Sports coaching

Psychology or Criminology

Care and support roles

Outdoor education or fitness coaching

Creative or arts-based backgrounds

...often find their skills transfer naturally and effectively into both mainstream classrooms and SEN environments.

What We’re Looking For

Reliable, punctual, and committed individuals

Empathetic, patient, and nurturing approach

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to reach their full potential

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils in and out of the classroom

Work 1:1, in small groups, or alongside teaching staff

Monitor and report on academic progress and wellbeing

Support social, emotional, and behavioural development

Benefits & Perks

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Flexible working patterns to suit your availability

£50 refer-a-friend bonus

Access to hundreds of free CPD courses

✨ Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and begin your journey as a Learning Classroom Support Assistant across mainstream and SEN schools.

All schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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