Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Ready to Start a Career as a Teaching Assistant? Explore Supply Work in Wolverhampton Primary Schools

Location:

Wolverhampton
Role:
Supply Teaching Assistant
Sector:
Mainstream Primary Education

Contract:

Flexible supply, short-term and long-term opportunities

Start Date:

October and November 2026
Pay:
Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about working with children and considering a career in education?

Teaching Personnel are currently looking to connect with enthusiastic, dependable and caring individuals who are interested in starting or developing their career as a Teaching Assistant in primary schools across Wolverhampton.

Whether you are looking to gain your first experience in a school environment or want to build on existing experience with children, supply work can provide a flexible way to get started.

Could This Role Be Right for You?

You could be a great fit if you have previously worked or volunteered in areas such as:

Early years or nursery settings
Youth work, mentoring or community programmes
Care or support roles
Sports coaching
Tutoring or academic intervention
Children's clubs, activities or holiday programmes
SEND or additional needs support
Volunteering with children or young people
Childcare, education or psychology
Any role involving regular contact with children
Previous school experience is not essential. We are particularly interested in people who are patient, approachable, dependable and motivated to help children thrive.

Your Role as a Supply Teaching Assistant

Working as a supply Teaching Assistant, you may support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in primary schools throughout Wolverhampton.

Depending on the school and year group, your day could involve:

Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning
Providing 1:1 or small-group support
Helping pupils develop their reading, phonics, writing and maths skills
Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs
Encouraging positive behaviour and participation
Helping pupils remain engaged and confident in lessons
Supporting classroom routines, play and emotional development
Building experience across different primary school environments
Supply work gives you the opportunity to experience different schools and year groups while developing practical classroom skills and discovering which areas of education suit you best.

The Benefits of Supply Work

A supply Teaching Assistant position can be an excellent option if you are looking to:

Choose work around your availability
Gain experience in Wolverhampton primary schools
Build your confidence within a classroom
Explore different year groups and school environments
Develop your understanding of EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Strengthen your SEND, behaviour and classroom-support skills
Work towards a longer-term or permanent Teaching Assistant position
Enjoy a varied role where every school day can be different
For many people, supply work provides a valuable first step towards establishing a career in education.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who are:

Dependable, punctual and professional
Comfortable working with children
Patient, supportive and encouraging
Able to form positive relationships with pupils
Happy to work as part of a school team
Willing to learn and follow guidance from teaching staff
Committed to helping children make progress
Flexible about working across different primary schools
Interested in building a career in education

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel supports schools with education and support staff, providing access to opportunities across Wolverhampton and the surrounding West Midlands area.

As a registered Teaching Personnel candidate, you can benefit from:

Access to local primary school vacancies
Flexible supply opportunities
Support from experienced education consultants
Opportunities to work across different year groups
FREE and discounted CPD and training opportunities
Guidance as you move into school-based employment
Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

Take the Next Step

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