Supply Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant | Bury St. Edmunds

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding role in education? Do you enjoy supporting children and young people to achieve their potential while gaining experience across a variety of school settings? We're looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teaching Assistants to work in primary, secondary, and specialist schools across Bury St. Edmunds.

The Role:

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will provide valuable support to pupils and teaching staff in a range of educational settings. No two days will be the same, as you'll have the opportunity to work with different age groups, support a variety of learning needs, and gain experience in a range of schools.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate considering a career in education, or someone with experience working with children and young people, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or within whole-class activities.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, or additional learning requirements where needed.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom settings and school routines.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, coaching, care, or support setting is desirable.
• A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build rapport quickly with pupils and staff.
• Confidence supporting learning and managing behaviour positively.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle.
• Access to CPD training and professional development opportunities.
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for selected applicants, offering additional job security.
• Competitive weekly pay, including additional pay for longer commutes or extended hours.
• Easy-to-use online systems and timesheets.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placements.

If you're looking for a flexible role where you can gain valuable school experience, build your skills, and make a difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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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