Teaching and Learning Assistant

Academics; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support pupils with varying needs in primary schools. The role is offered as part-time or full-time with a September 2026 start.

You will work directly with class teachers, building relationships with staff and students, using initiative to enhance teaching and learning. Experience with SEND, EHCPs, and SEMH is advantageous. Salary is paid daily, with holiday pay included. Placements are through a supply agency for long-term engagements.

Qualifications

• Experienced Teaching and Learning Assistant with a focus on primary-age pupils.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable.
• Demonstrates high expectations for pupils and themselves.
• Able to support pupils with SEND, EHCPs, and SEMH.
• Works well with staff, external professionals, and students.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of pupils with varying needs in a calm, proactive manner.
• Build effective relationships with staff, professionals, and students.
• Relate firmly yet kindly with diverse personalities in the classroom.
• Use initiative while following guidance to enhance teaching and learning.
• Inspire and motivate pupils with SEN to grow and flourish.

Skills

Pupil support

SEND experience

Relationship skills

Initiative

Student motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistants

Job description

Teaching and Learning Assistant - Part-Time/Full-Time - Start Date: September 2026

We are currently looking to recruit a highly experienced Teaching and Learning Assistant who plays a vital role in supporting both students and the school environment on a daily basis. This role is vital when supporting our partner schools and involves supporting a vast range of children with varying needs including working alongside children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP's). Candidates who have a background in supporting children with Speech and Language, ADHD, Autism and SEMH will be particularly suited to the role.

You will be working within a variety of friendly and welcoming school atmospheres where you will quickly become a valued member of the schools. You will be working directly alongside class teachers and as a Teaching and Learning Assistant you'll be encouraged to "follow your own lead" using your own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for all children.

The Role includes:

• Having a calm, patient and proactive approach in order to support a range of pupils with varying needs.
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with a range of staff members, external professionals and most importantly the students.
• The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities.
• Using your own initiative alongside being willing to undertake direction and guidance.
• Being motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to motivate and inspire.

What we are looking for:

• An experienced Teaching and Learning Assistant who shares a passion and drive for supporting pupils across the primary age range.
• Holds NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or above).
• Paediatric First Aid Qualification (desirable).
• Have both high expectations of themselves and pupils; pushing the children to grow and flourish within the class.
• Has a genuine passion and interest in supporting pupils' academic and personal development.
• At least one year experience working with SEND children in the primary age range.
• You will be working on a temporary basis through a supply agency within a long-term role.

Pay: £93 - £110 a day (dependent on experience) holiday pay is included in the day rate.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.

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