Supply Teaching Assistants – Flexible Work in Local Schools

Rising Hope Education; Barking; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working options

Job summary

Rising Hope Education in London is seeking a Supply Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Newham. You will work flexibly on daily bookings, helping with routines and SEN support, building relationships with pupils and staff in local schools.

Pay is £100–£110 per day PAYE, with advance bookings and occasional short-notice cover. This role offers the chance to settle into familiar settings and contribute to continuity for pupils.

Qualifications

• Be reliable.
• Adapt to different settings.
• Work as part of a team.
• Follow guidance and routines in schools.
• Communicate with pupils and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with classroom learning and daily routines.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups.
• Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Help pupils communicate, participate and engage in activities.
• Support emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day.
• Follow the class teacher’s guidance and established strategies.
• Maintain a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support personal care where required by the role.
• Maintain high safeguarding and professionalism standards.
• Some bookings may involve general classroom support and SEN needs.

Skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Job description

Locations: Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Newham

Pay: £100-£110 per day PAYE

Contract: Flexible daily supply

We work with more than ten schools in Barking & Dagenham alone, alongside schools in the surrounding boroughs, and we’re looking to build a dependable team of local TAs who schools can get to know and welcome back.

Flexible work. Familiar schools. Ongoing relationships.

Being a supply Teaching Assistant doesn’t have to mean walking into a different school every day.

We want to get to know you, understand the settings you work well in and, wherever possible, arrange repeat bookings at schools where you feel comfortable and valued.

For schools, having a familiar person return makes a difference.

For pupils, seeing an adult they recognise can help provide continuity and reassurance.

And for you, returning to a school means getting to know the staff, routines and children while keeping the flexibility of supply work.

Will every booking be a last-minute call?

No. A lot of our supply cover is booked in advance, so we can often tell you ahead of time where you’ll be going and which days you’ll be working.

We also receive short-notice requests when schools need cover unexpectedly.

If you’re someone who can be ready to support a local school at short notice, we’d particularly like to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning and daily routines


• Working with individual pupils or small groups


• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities


• Helping pupils communicate, participate and engage in activities


• Supporting emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day


• Following the class teacher’s guidance and established support strategies


• Helping maintain a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment


• Supporting personal care where required by the role


• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professionalism


• Some bookings may involve general classroom support. Others may require experience supporting pupils with autism, communication needs, learning disabilities or other additional needs.

We’ll discuss the requirements of each booking with you so you understand the role before accepting it.

You’ll Need To Be Someone Who Can

• Be reliable.


• When you accept a booking, the school is counting on you.


• Adapt to different settings.


• Every school has its own routines. Being willing to listen, ask questions and follow guidance will help you settle in.


• Stay calm and approachable.


• Pupils need adults who are patient, reassuring and ready to support them.


• Work as part of a team.


• You may be there for a day, but your contribution to the classroom still matters.


• Keep us informed.


• Knowing which days you’re available helps us match you with suitable bookings and respond quickly when schools need support.

Why join Rising Hope Education?

Rising Hope Education specialises in SEND and inclusion across London.

We want to build a regular working relationship with you, understand your availability and help you find supply work that fits around your life.

Whether you’re available one day a week, two days a week or more, we’d like to hear from you.

Role summary

Position: Supply Teaching Assistant

Locations: Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Newham

Pay: £100–£110 per day PAYE

Availability: One or more school days per week

Bookings: Advance bookings and short-notice cover

Contract: Flexible daily supply

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.