Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support – Stoke-on-Trent (Day-to-Day Cover)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas
Pay: £90 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day, flexible supply

Flexible School Support Roles in Mainstream and Specialist Settings

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Support staff to provide flexible day-to-day support across a range of primary, secondary, SEN, and SEMH schools throughout Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.

Schools regularly require reliable support staff to help maintain positive learning environments when permanent staff are absent or additional classroom support is needed. This means there are frequent opportunities for individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and confident working with young people.

These roles are particularly well suited to people looking for flexible work that can fit around other commitments, such as study, family responsibilities, or part-time work. It can also be an excellent route into education for those considering a longer-term career in teaching, youth support, or pastoral roles.

While previous experience in schools can be beneficial, it is not essential. Many successful candidates come from roles where they have developed strong communication, behaviour management, and relationship-building skills. This includes backgrounds such as care work, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or customer-facing roles.

Your Role

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups to help them remain engaged in learning
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning support
• Help manage behaviour and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN and SEMH
• Work closely with teachers and school staff to support daily classroom routines

We’re Looking For

• Reliable, adaptable and confident individuals
• A calm, patient approach when supporting behaviour
• A willingness to work across different schools and settings
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist schools
• Ongoing support and training from your consultant
• Valuable experience for anyone considering a career in education

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.
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