Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant - SEN Settings

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider is seeking flexible and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Supply Teaching Assistants. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support students in both mainstream and specialist schools, providing essential cover for staff absences. With a competitive daily pay rate and the chance to gain valuable experience in the education sector, this position is ideal for students, recent graduates, or anyone looking to explore a career in education. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Flexible Working Hours

Opportunity for Permanent Position

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience in childcare or SEN settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across various ages and abilities.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Proactive Approach

Education

Experience in Childcare

Qualifications in Education

Job description

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Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant - SEN Settings, London

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant – SEN Settings

Position: Flexible, supply-based (short-notice cover)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Looking for flexible, rewarding work in education? We are seeking adaptable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Supply Teaching Assistants. This role involves providing short-term support in both mainstream and specialist schools, stepping in to cover staff absences—often on the same day.

Whether you're a student, recent graduate, part-time worker, or someone exploring a future in education, this role offers a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while earning a competitive daily rate.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Supporting pupils across a range of ages and abilities, including those with additional needs

Assisting class teachers and support staff with daily classroom activities

Helping create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Working flexibly across different schools—placements are often confirmed in the morning

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A reliable, proactive, and calm approach

Willingness to travel locally at short notice

Experience in childcare, education, or SEN settings is beneficial but not essential

Please Note:
Supply roles are typically offered with limited notice, so availability from 7:00–7:30 AM for booking calls is ideal. Wherever possible, we will place you in schools local to your area.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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