Supply Teaching Assistant

Job description

Looking for flexible work that fits around your availability while making a genuine difference to children and young people?

Academics are recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and specialist SEN schools in Dunstable and the surrounding areas .

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have a background in care, childcare or support work, or are looking to build your classroom experience, we have flexible opportunities available.

The Role

Position: Supply Teaching Assistant

Location: Dunstable

Pay: £95-£105 per day

Contract: Daily supply and longer-term opportunities

Hours: Monday-Friday, term time

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, working with small groups or providing general classroom support. You may work with children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Moderate Learning Difficulties .

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable

Teaching Assistant, care, childcare, support work or youth work experience is welcomed

A positive, reliable and adaptable approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Work With Academics?

Flexible work based around your availability

Opportunities across mainstream and specialist SEN settings

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated local consultant

Access to daily supply and longer-term roles

Free safeguarding and CPD training

Whether you're looking for one or two days a week or regular full-time work , we can offer opportunities to suit your availability across Dunstable and the surrounding areas.

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.

Supply Teaching Assistant - Dunstable

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dunstable

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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