Supply Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Position: Supply Teaching Assistant
Settings: Primary Schools & Specialist SEN Provisions
Locations: Melton Mowbray (LE13) & Oakham
Contract: Flexible / Part-Time / On-Call
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Looking for a role that gives you the freedom to choose when and where you work? We’re recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teaching Assistants to support a range of Primary and SEN schools across Melton Mowbray and Oakham. Whether you want a few days a week or more regular work, supply gives you the flexibility to fit around your lifestyle while still making a meaningful impact.

No two days are the same. One day you might be supporting a Year 1 class in a mainstream primary, and the next you may be working 1:1 with a pupil with ASD, SEMH, ADHD, or other additional needs.
Supply work is a fantastic way to:

• Build experience across varied educational settings

• Develop your SEN knowledge and classroom skills

• Discover the type of school environment that suits you best

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of SEN needs including ASD, SEMH, ADHD, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties

• Work both 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils access learning

• Assist teachers in creating calm, structured, and inclusive environments

• Use positive behaviour strategies and provide emotional regulation support

• Adapt confidently to different classes, year groups, and specialist settings

• Provide personal care support where required (training can be given)

• Previous experience working with children (school, nursery, youth work, care, sports coaching, etc.)

• Confidence to adapt quickly to new environments

• An interest in supporting pupils with SEN or SEMH needs (experience preferred but not essential)

• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive mindset

• Reliability and strong communication skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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