Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to fill flexible supply roles across primary schools from September 2026. This opportunity offers day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements to suit your availability and career goals.

You will support learning across year groups, work on classroom support and behaviour management, and build relationships with schools and education professionals while contributing to safeguarding and children's

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school setting.
• A strong understanding of classroom support and behaviour management strategies.
• Experience supporting children with a range of learning abilities and needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, adaptable and proactive approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of educational and additional needs.
• Provide classroom support and behaviour management as required by the teacher and school.
• Meet flexible daily, short-term and long-term supply assignments across primary settings.
• Collaborate with schools and education professionals to support learning objectives.
• Contribute to maintaining safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job description

Experienced Teaching Assistants

Flexible Supply Opportunities from September 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?

Vision for Education are recruiting skilled and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools on day to day, short term and long term supply assignments throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

Whether you are seeking greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, or the opportunity to experience different school environments, supply work can offer a rewarding and varied career path while allowing you to continue making a positive impact on children's learning and development.

Why choose supply work as an experienced Teaching Assistant?

Working on supply is an excellent way to:

• Utilise and develop your existing classroom support skills
• Work across a variety of school settings and year groups
• Build strong relationships with local schools and education professionals
• Gain experience supporting pupils with a range of educational and additional needs
• Maintain flexibility around your personal and professional commitments
• Access opportunities that could lead to long‑term or permanent positions

Many of our supply Teaching Assistants go on to secure long‑term placements and permanent roles within schools where they have made a positive impact.

We offer:

• Day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term supply opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities across a wide network of local primary schools

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school setting
• A strong understanding of classroom support and behaviour management strategies
• Experience supporting children with a range of learning abilities and needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, adaptable and proactive approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible and rewarding work, Vision for Education would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact our team to find out more.