Teaching Assistant Jobs in United Kingdom

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School About the role We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join supportive secondary schools in Swindon. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them thrive both academically and personally. Key Responsibilities Support teachers in planning and delivering lessons, preparing materials, and setting up learning environments. Work with individuals or small groups of students, support…

Accountable to: SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator) Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary: £18,421 - £19,011 (FTE £24,790 - £25,584) We are seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our growing SEND team and to help support students throughout their time with us. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset – both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningf…

A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Upminster is looking for an empathetic and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time, long-term role involves working closely with secondary-aged students who require extra tailored support to thrive academically and socially. For the right candidate, this position offers a clear pathway to a permanent contract. Whether your background is directly in schools, or you have strong transferable experience mentoring youth or working in care, your skills are highly valued here. Your Role & Responsibilities: • Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions for students with special educational needs (such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties). • Assist classroom teachers in adapting lesson materials to ensure all students can access the curriculum. • Support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of pupils, helping them build independent learning skills. • Collaborate closely with the school SENDCo to track progress and implement individual education plans. Who We Are Looking For: To be considered for this role, you must have prior experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals. We are highly interested in candidates with experience as a: • SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant • School Support Worker / Cover Supervisor • Youth Worker / Community Mentor • Support Worker / Care Assistant (eager to transition into an educational setting) The ideal candidate will be patient, highly adaptable, and genuinely committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning. The Benefits: • Competitive, Escalating Pay: Earn £95 per day , which automatically increases to £110 per day after 12 weeks in line with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR). • Career Progression: Enjoy the security of a long-term, full-time position with the genuine opportunity to transition onto a permanent school contract . • Fantastic Environment: Work within a supportive, forward-thinking secondary school team with excellent transport links in Upminster. Interested in this role? If you have the required experience and are ready for a rewarding new chapter this September, please apply today! All candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory referencing.

KS2 Teaching Assistant, Reading Intervention & SEND Support Location: Barnsley, S75 Pay: £92.63 to £100 per day (PAYE) Contract: Full-time, Long-term Start Date: September (or ASAP) Love helping children find their reading confidence? Some children just need the right person by their side. Someone patient, encouraging, and ready to celebrate every little win. If that sounds like you, we've got a brilliant opportunity waiting. We're working with a welcoming primary school in the S75 area of Barnsley that's looking for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to deliver reading interventions while supporting pupils with SEND. You'll be helping children build confidence, develop key literacy skills, and enjoy learning at their own pace. No two days are the same, but every day you'll make a genuine difference. What you'll be doing • Delivering targeted reading intervention sessions across KS2 • Supporting pupils with SEND on a one-to-one and small group basis • Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo • Helping pupils stay engaged, confident, and ready to learn • Creating a calm, positive learning environment where every child can thrive We'd love to hear from you if you have • Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in KS2 • Knowledge of reading interventions or literacy support • Experience supporting children with SEND • A patient, positive, and flexible approach • A genuine passion for helping children succeed Why work with Protocol Education? • Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies • FREE access to our online CPD Academy • Personalised support from your dedicated consultant • Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions • Simple registration process and local placements • Earn rewards through our referral scheme If you're ready to help children discover the joy of reading while making a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor 31.25 hours per week, Term-time only (38 weeks) £18,030 to £19,646 (dependent on service and experience) September / October 2026 start Higham Lane North Academy is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor for a September / October 2026 start. At Higham Lane North Academy, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you: • excellent continuous professional development • reduced worklo…

TEACHING ASSISTANT Sir John Lawes School Grade : H3 Hours: 4 days per week28 Hours (8.30am – 4pm) Contract: Permanent - term-time plus INSET Start: ASAP Actual salary: £17032 per annum including Fringe Sir John Lawes School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with the SENDCO. We are looking for applicants who put the experience of the child at the heart of their practice, someone eager to extend children’s learning and make it fun. The successful candidate will set themselves hig…

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to reach their full potential? Aspire People is working with a number of welcoming Primary Schools across Stockport who are looking to recruit caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs from September. Whether you already have school-based experience or have supported children in another setting, we'd love to hear from you. The Role You'll provide tailored support to pupils with a range…

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to reach their full potential?Aspire People is working with a number of welcoming Primary Schools across Stockport who are looking to recruit caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs from September.Whether you already have school-based experience or have supported children in another setting, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleYou'll provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and successfully participate in school life.You may be supporting pupils with:*Autism (ASD)*ADHD*Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)*Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs*Moderate Learning DifficultiesOther additional learning needsSupport may be on a 1:1 basis or within small intervention groups, working closely with class teachers and SENDCOs.We're looking for candidates who:*Have experience supporting children or young people.*Are patient, caring and adaptable.*Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.*Are committed to inclusive education.*Have a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.Why Aspire People?*Competitive rates of pay for work in local schools *Weekly pay.*Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.*Dedicated education consultant.*Opportunities across a variety of Primary Schools in Stockport.If you're looking for a rewarding career supporting children with SEND and want to make a lasting difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to secure your September opportunity with Aspire People.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Job Description EYFS Teaching Assistant | Hornchurch, Havering | September 2026 Are you looking for a new role for the next academic year…? An ‘Outstanding’ Primary school in Havering are looking for a nurturing, positive, team player to join their Reception Class from September. What are my responsibilities as an EYFS Teaching Assistant? Providing care to children with Special Educational Needs Taking part in training for your career development Assisting in the classroom, making sure all chil…

SEND Teaching Assistant We are seeking a caring, patient and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in our Leeds Schools. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion and making a positive difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities * Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND. * Help pupils access learning by adapting activities under the direction…

EYFS Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September 2026 Are you looking for a new role for the next academic year? An 'Outstanding' Primary school in Lewisham are looking for a nurturing, positive, team player to join their Reception Class from September. What are my responsibilities as an EYFS Teaching Assistant? Providing care to children with Special Educational Needs Taking part in training for your career development Assisting in the classroom, making sure all children have a safe, happy envir…

EYFS Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September 2026 Are you looking for a new role for the next academic year? An 'Outstanding' Primary school in Lewisham are looking for a nurturing, positive, team player to join their Reception Class from September. What are my responsibilities as an EYFS Teaching Assistant? Providing care to children with Special Educational Needs Taking part in training for your career development Assisting in the classroom, making sure all children have a safe, happy envir…

We require an energetic, enthusiastic and confident Teaching Assistant to join our happy, supportive Year 5 team at Lyppard Grange Primary School working in Year 5, supporting the class teacher each morning and providing intervention activity in the afternoons with small groups. The successful candidate will be calm, patient and committed to giving the very best support to children. Working under the direction of class teacher and the SENDCo, they will be keen to play their part in securing gre…

Academics is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in South Leeds that is looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant - SEND Support to join their team from September. This is a long term position expected to last at least 2 terms, supporting targeted SEND pupils across both key stage 1 and key stage 2. This school has a supportive leadership team and is committed to providing the best outcomes for every child. The Role As a Teaching Assistant you will: Provide tailored su…

Academics is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in South Leeds that is looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant - SEND Support to join their team from September. This is a long term position expected to last at least 2 terms, supporting targeted SEND pupils across both key stage 1 and key stage 2. This school has a supportive leadership team and is committed to providing the best outcomes for every child. The Role As a Teaching Assistant you will: Provide tailored su…

EYFS Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September 2026 Are you looking for a new role for the next academic year? An 'Outstanding' Primary school in Lewisham are looking for a nurturing, positive, team player to join their Reception Class from September. What are my responsibilities as an EYFS Teaching Assistant? Providing care to children with Special Educational Needs Taking part in training for your career development Assisting in the classroom, making sure all children have a safe, happy envir…

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) Required September 2026 27.50 Hours per week Term Time 1 Week (PD Days) Scale 3 (£13.26 – £13.47 per hour) dependent on experience and length of service Annual Salary (£16,282 - £16,539) We are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our professional team in providing a supportive environment for pupils who have special needs in accessing the curriculum and to assist in the development and implementation of Educational Health Care Plans. You will be workin…

Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH Specialist) Location: M14, Manchester Salary: £95 – £120 per day (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only Start Date: September 2026 About the Role We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in the M14 area of Manchester. This role is specifically focused on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with class teachers an…

Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Wirral Primary School Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Location: Wirral, Merseyside 1:1 Reception Teaching Assistant – ASD Job Overview We are looking for a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The successful candidate will help the child access learning opportunities, develop social and communication skills, and support their emotional wellbeing throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities • Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD. • Assist the pupil in accessing classroom learning and structured play activities. • Implement strategies set by the class teacher and SENDCo. • Support the development of communication, social interaction, and independence skills. • Assist with transitions between activities and school routines. • Monitor and record progress, behaviour, and achievements. • Build positive relationships with parents, teaching staff, and external professionals where appropriate. • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the pupil at all times. 1:1 Year 1 Teaching Assistant – ASD Job Overview We are seeking an energetic and proactive Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role requires an individual who can build strong relationships while providing consistent support to help the child engage positively with learning and school routines. The pupil is very active and enjoys moving around, so the successful candidate will need to be physically active and confident in supporting a child who frequently runs and requires close supervision. Key Responsibilities • Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day. • Support the pupil's access to learning activities within and beyond the classroom. • Monitor and maintain pupil safety, including active supervision during movement around school. • Implement behaviour support and engagement strategies as directed by the class teacher and SENDCo. • Encourage communication, emotional regulation, and social development. • Support transitions, sensory breaks, and structured learning activities. • Work closely with teaching staff and parents to ensure consistency of support. • Record observations and contribute to pupil progress reviews. 1:2 Teaching Assistant – Year 6 Intervention Support Job Overview We are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for two Year 6 pupils working significantly below age-related expectations. Although the pupils are in Year 6, their academic attainment is currently around Year 1 level. The successful candidate will support them in developing key literacy, numeracy, communication, and independence skills to maximise their progress. Key Responsibilities • Provide focused support for two pupils in a 1:2 capacity. • Deliver learning activities adapted to individual ability levels. • Support the development of basic literacy and numeracy skills. • Build pupils' confidence, engagement, and independence. • Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and intervention staff. • Monitor progress and maintain accurate records. • Assist with classroom integration while adapting work to meet individual needs. • Encourage positive behaviour and learning attitudes.

Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Mentor) Hours of work: 32 hours per week M on to Thurs 8.30am - 4.00pm / Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only plus training days Grade: Scale 2, points 5 - 6 Actual salary: £19435 to £19743 Start date: Sept 2026 Reporting to: SENDCo Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position i…

SEND Year 1 Teaching Assistant SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 1 2-Form Entry Primary School – Cheltenham Start Date: September 2026 Duration: Full Academic Year Hours: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience Reed Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive 2-form entry primary school seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil throughout the 2026/27 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a su…

We are a small, friendly, family focused village school, situated in beautiful countryside between Dorchester and Yeovil. Our Church of England school offers a vibrant ethos and strong, positive links with parents, governors, the church and the local community. Our children are happy, confident and motivated. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a “can do” attitude, on a term-time only basis, to join our team. The role involves assisting the teacher and other teaching assi…

Primary Education | 1:1 Support | Teaching Assistant Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual who enjoys supporting children to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s learning, confidence, and daily school experience? If you’re looking for a Teaching Assistant role within a mainstream primary school supporting a child with additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the Role We are currentl…

Primary Education | 1:1 Support | Teaching Assistant Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual who enjoys supporting children to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s learning, confidence, and daily school experience? If you’re looking for a Teaching Assistant role within a mainstream primary school supporting a child with additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the Role We are currentl…