Supply Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Flexible supply opportunities

Support from Tradewind Recruitment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced Supply Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in Bury. The role focuses on SEND, providing short-term, ad-hoc classroom support and continuity for pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Ideal candidates will be adaptable, compassionate and able to manage behaviour while delivering targeted learning support. Competitive daily pay of £95-£115 with immediate starts and flexible opportunities across Bury.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school setting.
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Be confident supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to pupils with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning objectives.
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, where required.
• Working alongside teachers and the existing SEND department to deliver effective learning support.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs, and learning difficulties.
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations, regulate their emotions and develop positive learning behaviours.
• Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, confidence and participation in lessons.
• Adapting learning activities and providing additional explanations to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Maintaining a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Following individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures.
• Providing continuity of support when permanent members of the school's SEND team are absent.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEND support

Secondary school environment

Pupil support

Communication skills

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools (SEND)

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Pay: £95-£115 per day, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Experienced Secondary School Teaching Assistants Required – Flexible Supply Opportunities in Bury

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Supply Teaching Assistants to support a number of secondary schools across Bury.

We are looking for confident, adaptable and compassionate Teaching Assistants who can provide short-term, ad‑hoc cover when members of the school's existing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support team are absent, for example, due to sickness or annual leave.

These opportunities are ideal for Teaching Assistants who enjoy working in different school environments and are looking for flexible supply work, whilst making a genuine difference to the learning and development of young people.

You will be required to step into an established school support team, providing continuity for pupils who rely on additional educational and pastoral support. The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and adapt to different classroom environments is essential.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to pupils with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning objectives.
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, where required.
• Working alongside teachers and the existing SEND department to deliver effective learning support.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs, and learning difficulties.
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations, regulate their emotions and develop positive learning behaviours.
• Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, confidence and participation in lessons.
• Adapting learning activities and providing additional explanations to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Maintaining a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Following individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures.
• Providing continuity of support when permanent members of the school's SEND team are absent.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school setting.
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Be confident supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Have a patient, empathetic and approachable manner.
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with emotional regulation.
• Be adaptable and able to settle quickly into different school environments.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, punctual and available to accept short‑notice supply bookings.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection within an educational setting.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£115, depending on previous experience.
• Immediate starts available.
• Flexible, ad‑hoc supply opportunities across secondary schools in Bury.
• Opportunities to gain experience supporting different SEND departments.
• The chance to make a real difference to pupils who require additional support.
• Ongoing support from the experienced education recruitment team at Tradewind Recruitment.

Please note: Due to the specific requirements of these positions, only applicants with previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school or secondary education setting will be considered.

If you are an experienced Secondary School Teaching Assistant with SEND experience and are looking for flexible supply opportunities in Bury, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are looking for occasional days, regular supply work or additional flexibility alongside your existing commitments, these opportunities could be ideal.