Teaching Assistant

Newstaff Employment Services Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Newstaff Employment Services is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants for flexible roles across Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Join our team to support children in various educational settings, including primary, secondary, and SEND schools. Enjoy competitive pay rates and the flexibility to work 2-3 days per week with ongoing support from dedicated consultants.

Benefits

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Competitive daily rates of pay

Free CPD and training opportunities

Ongoing support from an education consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or care settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support individual and small group learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Assist pupils with learning individually or in small groups.
• Provide one-to-one assistance to pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Job description

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Job Title: Supply Cover Teaching Assistant
Location: Various schools across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire
Job Type: Flexible / Temporary / Day-to-Day and Long-Term Opportunities
Agency: Newstaff Employment Services – Education Division

Are you passionate about supporting children in the classroom? Do you want flexible work that fits around your schedule? Join our team as a Supply Cover Teaching Assistant!

Newstaff Employment Services is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our growing pool of supply staff. We work with a wide range of primary, secondary, and SEND schools across the region, providing both short-term and long-term cover.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour

Assisting pupils with their learning, individually or in small groups

Helping to prepare and maintain classroom materials and resources

Providing one-to-one or small group support to pupils with additional needs

Supervising children during break times and transitions

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children in an educational or care setting

A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to supporting learning

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new one

Availability for at least 2–3 days per week

We Offer:

Competitive daily rates of pay

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Opportunities in mainstream and SEN schools

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Free CPD and training opportunities

Join Newstaff and make a real difference in local schools.