Supply Teaching Assistant

Academics; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Assignments across Essex

Experience across primary schools

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Academics is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teaching Assistants to work across Primary Schools in Southern Essex from September 2026. You will gain valuable school experience with complete flexibility over when you work, selecting assignments that suit you.

Salary ranges £92-£120 per day depending on experience, with ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant and opportunities across Essex.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school.
• Confident supporting pupils in a classroom environment.
• Can quickly adapt to different schools and teaching teams.
• Has a patient, positive and approachable personality.
• Builds strong relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in a classroom environment across various primary year groups.
• Adapt to different schools and teaching teams.
• Contribute to positive pupil engagement and behaviour.
• Build confidence and classroom skills through varied assignments.

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistant | South Essex

Location: South Essex

Contract: Daily Supply

Start Date: September 2026

Pay: £92 - £120 per day, depending on experience

Want the freedom to choose when you work while gaining valuable school experience?

We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teaching Assistants to work across Primary Schools in Southern Essex and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

Supply TA work is a brilliant option if you're looking for flexibility without stepping away from the classroom. You can choose the assignments that work for you, experience different schools and year groups, and build your confidence across a variety of classroom environments.

It's also a great opportunity for anyone looking to broaden their experience in education. Working in different settings allows you to see a range of teaching styles, meet new staff and pupils, and develop your skills along the way.

What Makes Supply Work Different?

• £92 - £120 per day, depending on experience
• Complete flexibility over when you're available
• Choose and accept assignments that suit you
• Opportunities across Essex
• Experience different primary schools and year groups
• Build confidence working with a variety of pupils
• Develop your classroom and communication skills
• A great option for those wanting a better work-life balance
• Opportunity to discover which school environments suit you best
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school
• Is confident supporting pupils in a classroom environment
• Can quickly adapt to different schools and teaching teams
• Has a patient, positive and approachable personality
• Builds strong relationships with children
• Can support positive behaviour and engagement
• Is dependable, professional and enthusiastic
• Has a genuine interest in helping children learn and develop

A Great Way to Build Your Experience

Supply work isn't just about filling a classroom for the day. It's an opportunity to experience more of primary education.

You could support different year groups, work alongside a range of teachers and experience different school environments throughout the week. This can be particularly valuable if you're looking to develop your skills, gain more confidence or work out what type of setting you'd like to progress into.

Most importantly, you remain in control of your availability. Whether you're looking for regular work or simply want to pick up assignments when it suits you, supply gives you the freedom to work on your terms.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a flexible way to continue working in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy