Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Location: Cannock/Stafford/Stone - Start Date: ASAP.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our excellent range of partner schools across Cannock, Stafford and Stone. Your duties as a Teaching Assistant involve working alongside the class teacher to help in delivering consistent and fulfilling support to each and every child. You may also be expected to support individual pupils including those with an EHCP on a 1:1 basis.

You will have the opportunity to build experience across a range of settings, supporting children across all Key Stages. You will play a vital role in the classroom, helping to deliver engaging activities, supporting learning through play, and ensuring every child feels safe, included, and encouraged to reach their full potential. This role is ideal for someone adaptable, nurturing, and confident stepping into different school environments while maintaining a positive and professional approach.

The Role includes:

• Working alongside class teachers to deliver stimulating and fulfilling lessons within the Early Years.
• Provide ongoing SEND support for individual pupils including those with an EHCP. You must be confident in supporting the class teacher to provide tailored care and support across the classroom.
• Working well alongside colleagues; with the ability to quickly create and maintain trusting, strong and professional relationships.

What we are looking for:

• An experienced Teaching Assistant who shares a passion and drive for supporting pupils across the primary age range.
• Holds NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or above).
• Have both high expectations of themselves and pupils; pushing the children to grow and flourish within the class.
• Has a genuine passion and interest in supporting pupils' academic and personal development.
• Somebody who is able to adapt and jump into different school environments; creating strong, trusting relationships with staff.
• You will be working on a temporary basis, supporting a variety of our partner schools. We work with you providing work when suits around your lifestyle and commitments.

Pay: £93 - £100 a day (dependent on experience) holiday pay is included in the day rate.

If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for supply opportunities across a range of primary schools in Cannock, Stafford and Stone, click the APPLY NOW button below to send us your most recent CV for prompt consideration.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cannock

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £93.00 and £100.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English