Teaching Assistant

Simply Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working closely with a wide range of primary schools across Hanley and surrounding areas of Stoke-on-Trent, including preferred supplier and CCS (Crown Commercial Service) framework schools.

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply, short-term cover, long-term and permanent opportunities.

This Teaching Assistant advert is suitable for experienced support staff seeking flexibility, consistency, or a longer-term Teaching Assistant role, with a potential opportunity for the right candidate to secure a permanent position.

Pay: £100 - £110 per day
Location: Staffordshire

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This Teaching Assistant opportunity is particularly well suited to:

• Teaching Assistants seeking flexible work without compromising on school quality
• Support staff looking to build experience in supportive primary school settings
• Experienced Teaching Assistants exploring long-term or permanent opportunities
• Staff who value clear communication, consistency and safeguarding
• Teaching Assistants who want a consultative, personalised agency relationship

About Simply Education

With nearly 20 years' experience in education recruitment, Simply Education has built a strong reputation for placing high-quality support staff into primary schools across Staffordshire.

We believe recruitment is about more than filling a vacancy. It is about finding the right fit - for the school and for the Teaching Assistant. Our approach is personal, transparent and relationship-driven.

We are REC Audited, fully compliant with Safer Recruitment in Education, and work with schools through preferred supplier agreements. This gives Teaching Assistants a strong chance of continuity of work and long-term placements.

The Role

This advert covers Teaching Assistant opportunities within primary schools.
Opportunities include:

• Day-to-day supply for a Teaching Assistant
• Short-term and long-term assignments
• Temp-to-perm roles
• Permanent Teaching Assistant positions

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching and learning across the classroom, work with small groups or on a one-to-one basis, assist with lesson delivery under teacher guidance, and contribute positively to the wider school environment. There is a clear potential opportunity for the right Teaching Assistant to move into a permanent role.

What Simply Education Offers

• Competitive and transparent pay of £100 - £110 per day, with full AWR compliance
• Flexible working, with control over your availability via an online calendar
• Access to long-term and permanent Teaching Assistant roles
• Preferred supplier agreements with schools, increasing the likelihood of consistent work
• A dedicated consultant who remains your consistent point of contact
• Support from Education Development Managers offering guidance and interview preparation
• Free CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management and SEND-focused training
• A clear, supportive and efficient registration process
• PAYE and umbrella payment options available

Many Teaching Assistants choose to work with Simply Education long-term due to the quality of schools, continuity of work and honest communication.

Requirements

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must:

• Have previous experience supporting teaching and learning in UK primary schools
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS certificate
• Provide two professional references covering the past two years

Why Register with Simply Education?

Registering as a Teaching Assistant with Simply Education means:

• Being carefully matched to local Staffordshire primary schools
• Access to roles through preferred supplier agreements
• A strong chance of ongoing and repeat work
• Honest feedback, realistic opportunities and long-term career support

We are not just filling Teaching Assistant roles - we are supporting staff and strengthening primary education.

How to Apply

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV via this advert.
For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:

Email:
Phone: 0161 413 7929
WhatsApp: 07506 705017

Please note: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.