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Teaching Assistant
Want to make a difference in the classroom? Explore what it means to be a TA and how to kickstart your career.
What does a Teaching Assistant do?
Teaching assistants play an important role in primary and secondary schools, supporting teachers and helping students achieve their full potential.
From assisting in classroom activities to offering one-on-one support, teaching assistants make a real difference in the learning environment.
Latest Teaching Assistant jobs
Whether you’re interested in full-time, part-time, or flexible supply work, we’ll help you find a position that suits your skills and lifestyle.
Primary SEND Support Assistant
Graduate Jobs in Schools | SEND Support Jobs in Gateshead Are you looking for graduate jobs in schools where you can gain valuable experience and make a real difference? Interested in Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead that offer long-term development?...
Gateshead
£89.38 - 105.00 per day + PAYE / £50 REFERRAL
Supply Teaching
Learning Partner
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Partner to join our vibrant primary school team. As a Learning Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the educational development of our students, working closely with teachers to...
Bristol
£13.75 - 15.00 per hour + PAYE/£50 referral
Supply Teaching
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant, Birmingham Full-time, Long-term Must hold: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day? A brilliant primary school in Birmingham is searching for...
Birmingham
£89.38 - 120.00 per day + PAYE, subject to experience
Supply Teaching
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant, Birmingham Full-time, Long-term Must hold: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day? A brilliant primary school in Birmingham is searching for...
Birmingham
£89.38 - 120.00 per day + PAYE, subject to experience
Supply Teaching
High Level Teaching Assistant
HLTA – Full Time Reception to Year 2 | Outstanding Primary School Start date: ASAP Contract: Full time, long term, with the potential to go permanent Are you an SEN HLTA who loves those lightbulb moments, the small wins, and...
Birmingham
£90 - 120 per day + PAYE, subject to experience
Supply Teaching
Teaching Assistant
Are you dedicated to supporting children’s learning and development? We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team in Bristol! What You'll Do: Provide tailored support to whole classes and individual students with specific educational...
Cotham
£446 - 487 per week + PAYE/£50 referral
Supply Teaching
SEMH Teaching Assistant
One of our partner schools in Gateshead are looking for an SEMH TA, to give you a proper feel for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, so you can picture what day-to-day life looks like and walk in feeling confident and...
Gateshead
£110 - 130 per day
Supply Teaching
Level 3 Play Worker / Level 3 Support Worker
Level 3 Play Worker / Level 3 Support Worker B10, Birmingham 9:30am–3:00pm Part-time, half-term holidays only Looking for rewarding work that fits neatly around term time? We’re supporting a local playscheme in the B10 area of Birmingham and are looking...
Birmingham
£65 - 75 per day + PAYE, subject to experience
Supply Teaching
Teaching Assistant
Are you dedicated to supporting children’s learning and development? We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team in Bristol! What You'll Do: Provide tailored support to whole classes and individual students with specific educational...
Horfield
£446 - 487 per week + PAYE/£50 referral
Supply Teaching
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How to Become a Teaching Assistant
You don’t always need formal qualifications to become a teaching assistant, but training can help you stand out.
Many schools look for qualifications such as:
- Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
- Apprenticeships in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Frequently asked questions about
teaching assistant roles.
Teaching assistant pay usually ranges from £80 to £100 per day, depending on experience, school, and location. Full-time teaching assistants can earn between £15,000 – £21,000 per year.
Common interview questions include:
- How would you support a pupil with additional needs?
- What strategies would you use for behaviour management?
- How do you build positive relationships with students and teachers?
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