Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant

Location:

Stanley and surrounding areas
Start:
Ongoing

Hours:

Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Minimum availability: 2 days per week

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a number of primary schools in and around the Stanley area and are seeking to recruit qualified Supply Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This role offers excellent flexibility, with opportunities for full-time supply for adaptable candidates, alongside part-time work to suit individual availability. Access to your own vehicle is desirable to support travel between a range of local schools.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils’ learning on a 1:1, small group or whole-class basis
Assist class teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
Provide support for pupils with SEN or additional needs where required
Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Support positive behaviour management in line with school policies
Assist with classroom preparation and general classroom support
Adapt confidently to different schools, year groups and classroom settings

Key Requirements

A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children in a school or education setting
Confidence supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
Availability to work a minimum of 2 days per week
A caring, patient and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Access to your own vehicle (desirable but not essential)

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

Flexible supply work to support a healthy work-life balance
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella companies
Competitive daily rates
Free access to CPD and training courses
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Experience across a variety of local primary schools
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
If you’re a qualified Teaching Assistant seeking flexible supply work in the Stanley area, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and make a positive impact in local primary schools.

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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