Supply Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD sessions

Dedicated consultant

£50 Amazon voucher on referral

Wellbeing support

Travel discounts

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools in Leeds. We offer flexible full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive daily rates and weekly pay, suitable for graduates or professionals with a care background.

Join a supportive team with ongoing CPD, a dedicated consultant, and potential for long-term roles. All applicants must have a valid enhanced DBS check before starting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support worker.
• Experience in childcare, nursery settings, or related care roles is welcome.
• Background in residential care, youth work or similar is advantageous.
• Graduates considering a teaching career are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Adapt to different schools and year groups.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support

Childcare

Youth work

Sports coaching

Healthcare support

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Flexible (Full-Time & Part-Time Available)
Salary: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)

Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain classroom experience, or someone with a background in care, support work, youth work or childcare, we’d love to hear from you.

We are recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of welcoming primary, secondary and specialist schools throughout Leeds. With flexible opportunities available, you can choose the days that suit you while gaining valuable experience in different educational settings.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting confidence and independence.
• Adapting to different schools and year groups.

No two days are the same, making supply work an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and develop your skills.

We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles.
• Childcare or Nursery settings.
• Residential care or support work.
• Youth work.
• Sports coaching.
• Healthcare or care work.
• Graduates considering a career in teaching.
• Anyone with experience supporting children or young people.

You’ll also have:

• A positive, proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A patient and caring approach.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Why Choose Supply?

• Choose when and where you work.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Competitive daily rates with weekly pay.
• Gain experience across a range of schools and age groups.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work.