Supply Teaching Assistant

Academics; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Watford is seeking Supply Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Watford and the surrounding areas. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to gain varied classroom experience.

You will support teachers, work with individuals and groups, and help create a positive learning environment. Previous school experience is welcome, but enthusiasm and reliability are most important.

Qualifications

• Ability to support teachers in maintaining engaging classroom environments.
• Experience with supporting pupils in groups or individually.
• Willingness to work across multiple primary schools in Watford.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in creating a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Working with individuals and small groups to support learning and development.
• Helping pupils stay focused, motivated and engaged with their learning.
• Supporting children with different learning needs and abilities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping maintain a safe and inclusive classroom.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff across different school settings.
• Stepping into different classrooms and adapting quickly to new environments.

Skills

Passion for children

Reliability

Adaptability

Relationship building

Patience

Team player

Flexible across schools

Education sector interest

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistant - Watford

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity, or looking to start your career in education? Are you looking for the flexibility to work in different schools while gaining valuable classroom experience?

Academics are currently looking for Supply Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Watford and the surrounding areas.

Role: Supply Teaching Assistant

Location: Watford

Salary: 95- 100 per day

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with children and wants the flexibility that supply work can offer. Whether you're an experienced TA or looking to gain your first experience in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers in creating a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Working with individuals and small groups to support learning and development.
• Helping pupils stay focused, motivated and engaged with their learning.
• Supporting children with different learning needs and abilities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping maintain a safe and inclusive classroom.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff across different school settings.
• Stepping into different classrooms and adapting quickly to new environments.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children.
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Has a patient and supportive approach.
• Is confident working independently as well as part of a team.
• Is happy to work across different primary schools in the Watford area.
• Has previous school experience or is keen to start a career in education.

Why Supply?

Supply work can offer greater flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work while gaining experience across a variety of schools. It can also be a great way to find out which type of school and role suits you best.

At Academics, we recruit across Primary, Secondary and SEN settings. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to hear from you and discuss our other current opportunities.

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