Supply Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield |
Pay: £80–£100 per day|
Contract: Day-to-day supply, 1–5 days per week

Connex Education is working with primary schools across Sheffield to appoint flexible Supply Teaching Assistants for day-to-day cover starting ASAP. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy variety, want control over your working pattern, and are confident supporting primary-aged pupils in different classroom settings.

• Pay of £425–£475 per week, depending on experience.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Free access to an accredited CPD platform.
• Opportunities to explore further training, development and conversion courses.
• Wellbeing support, refresher training and trainee teacher apprenticeship pathways.

• Flexible day-to-day supply assignments across primary schools.
• Working patterns from 1–5 days per week.
• Opportunities to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Assignments in Sheffield and surrounding areas.
• A start date of ASAP, subject to compliance checks.

You will support teachers with general classroom assistance, one-to-one support and small-group work, depending on the needs of each school. Our partner primary schools value teamwork, consistency and inclusive learning environments where children feel supported and encouraged to thrive. You will help maintain routines, promote positive behaviour and build strong relationships with pupils and staff. This role is well suited to someone adaptable, proactive and comfortable moving between different school settings.

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with learning activities.
• Assist teachers with classroom routines, resources and lesson delivery.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and a calm, productive learning environment.
• Build positive working relationships with pupils, teachers and support staff.
• Adapt quickly to different school expectations, classroom routines and pupil needs.

• Previous experience working with children aged 4–11, ideally in a UK primary school setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Confidence supporting classroom learning, routines and positive behaviour.
• An understanding of the primary curriculum and primary-aged learners.
• Knowledge of phonics and Read Write Inc. is desirable.
• A flexible, organised and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning.
• Right to Work in the UK, plus an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Applicants must be willing to complete all required pre-employment and safer recruitment checks.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.