About the Role
Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support - Stoke Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Surrounding Areas Pay: £90–£115 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: September Contract: Flexible Day-to-Day Supply Flexible Opportunities in Mainstream & Specialist Schools Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Support Staff to work on a flexible supply basis across a variety of primary, secondary, SEN and SEMH schools throughout Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for work around existing commitments, want to gain valuable classroom experience, or are considering a long-term career in education, these flexible roles offer an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in schools while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll have the opportunity to work in a variety of educational settings, supporting pupils with different learning needs and helping schools provide a positive, engaging learning environment. Your Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning interventions Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning Support pupils with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment Adapt quickly to different schools, classrooms and age groups We're Looking For We welcome applications from candidates with experience in: Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles Behaviour Mentoring SEN or SEMH Support Youth Work Residential or Care Work Sports Coaching Tutoring Customer Service or other roles involving strong communication and people skills You should also have: A positive, proactive and adaptable approach Confidence working with children and young people Strong communication and relationship-building skills A calm and patient approach to behaviour management An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Competitive daily rates of £90–£115 , depending on experience Flexible work that fits around your availability Weekly pay through PAYE Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and specialist schools Dedicated support from your personal consultant Access to CPD and accredited training Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and want the flexibility to choose when and where you work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to discuss current Teaching Assistant and Behaviour Support opportunities across Stoke-on-Trent. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.