Teaching Assistant

Flexzo Teach; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A flexible recruitment platform in the UK is looking for experienced Teaching Assistants who want to have control over their working hours and pay. Candidates will support teachers and work directly with students, without agency involvement. Responsibilities include providing assistance to students, preparing resources, and maintaining organized learning spaces. Candidates should have relevant experience, a right to work in the UK, and enhanced DBS. This role offers a unique opportunity for those seeking flexibility in their work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or similar role.
• Understanding of the UK school environment and safeguarding expectations.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with learning activities.
• Work with pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND.

Skills

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Good communication skills

Reliability and professionalism

Strong organisational skills

Confidence supporting learning

Education

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or similar role

Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding awareness

Job description

About the Company

Flexzo Teach is a recruitment & SCR platform that lets schools book you directly for classroom support, long-term roles and temporary/permanent positions without going through a traditional agency model.

We already work with pilot schools in areas like Hertfordshire, and we're now building local talent pools so we can switch more schools on in each area. To bring more schools on board where you live, we first need great Teaching Assistants pre-registering to our platform and it only takes a copy of your CV...

When you sign up, you make it possible for us to go to schools in your area and say: You don't need to rely on agencies, you can book these support staff directly through Flexzo Teach, without an agency or the additional charges that come with the current agency recruitment model.

About the Role

We're looking for Teaching Assistants who want:

• Flexible work with local schools
• Direct bookings (no agency representative) schools contact you via the platform
• Control over your time and pay, you set your availability and your rates

You are not represented by an agency. Instead, schools see your profile, your experience and your rates, and decide to book you directly with no middleman interference and full transparency.

Responsibilities

Depending on the school and setting, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher with learning activities and routines
• Working with pupils 1:1 or in small groups to reinforce learning
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND or additional needs
• Helping to prepare resources and keep learning spaces organised
• Supporting behaviour and promoting positive classroom expectations
• Assisting with assessment, feedback and record-keeping as directed
• Following safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
• Communicating clearly with school staff before, during and after placements

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar classroom-based role (school, tutoring or youth work experience considered)
• Understanding of the UK school environment and safeguarding expectations
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and up-to-date safeguarding awareness

Required Skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Reliability, professionalism and strong organisational skills
• Confidence supporting learning under the direction of the class teacher
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Preferred Skills

• Experience across different key stages (EYFS, KS1, KS2 and/or secondary)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, EAL or additional needs
• Work history in a range of school types (e.g. mainstream, academies, SEN settings, PRUs)
• Flexibility to work across nearby areas

Pay Range and Compensation

You set your own day rate/hourly rate within the Flexzo Teach platform, and you will speak with an advisor who can consult with you on the best rate for your experience and qualifications. Schools can see your rates, availability and experience and choose to book you directly.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flexzo Teach is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Ready to Shape Your Own TA Work?

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have strong relevant experience and want to move into a TA role with more control, more flexibility and direct relationships with schools, pre-register today so you can be contacted directly by education settings in your local area, without a third-party representative.