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Science Graduate Teaching Assistants

Academics

£100.00 - £130.00 per day
Contract
East London

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2026-05-25

2 Applicants


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SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd

£115.00 - £120.00 per day
Contract
East London

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2026-05-25

3 Applicants


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TEACHING ASSISTANT

Reeson Education

£21,405 - £24,800 per annum
Contract
London

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2026-05-24

0 Applicants


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Science Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd

£110.00 - £115.00 per day
Contract
Barnet

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2026-05-23

0 Applicants


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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics

27132.86
Contract
South West London

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2026-05-23

0 Applicants


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Creative Drama Teaching Assistant

Zentar Group

£110.00 per day
Contract
Hackney

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2026-05-22

0 Applicants


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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Zentar Group

Salary not available

Contract
Waltham Forest

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2026-05-22

0 Applicants


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Software Engineer

Jobwise

£0 - £0/annum
Full-Time
London

Work location not available

Level not available

Sponsorship not available

2025-07-25

0 Applicants

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Teaching Assistant

Contract Teaching Assistant roles offer flexibility and fast starts across primary, secondary and SEN settings. Whether you want term-time only, day-rate supply or longer fixed-term cover, you can tailor work around your commitments. Upload your CV to jobwise and our AI parses your experience instantly, matching you to contract vacancies that fit your skills, location and availability.

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Overview of Teaching Assistant opportunities

Teaching Assistants (TAs) support classroom learning, small-group interventions and one‑to‑one support for pupils, including those with SEND. Most opportunities are in primary and secondary schools, special schools and multi‑academy trusts across the Education sector. Demand is driven by enrolment growth, catch‑up programmes, inclusion initiatives and the need for flexible cover. Jobwise’s AI-driven platform surfaces roles aligned to your experience—phonics, behaviour support, SEN, EYFS or subject-specific support—so you can discover the right classrooms faster.

What to expect from Contract work

Contract TA work spans daily supply, short fixed-term assignments and long-term placements covering absence or targeted interventions. It offers flexibility, quick starts and a breadth of school environments, with weekly or monthly pay (often via PAYE or umbrella) and clear timesheet routines. While contracts may be shorter than permanent roles, they’re ideal for building experience, testing different phases (EYFS, KS1–4), and stepping into SEN specialisms. On jobwise you can filter by contract length, hours, pay type and start date, ensuring you only see roles that fit your schedule.

Pay, working hours and long-term career growth

Typical day rates for Contract Teaching Assistants range from around £75–£110 per day, with higher rates common in London and for SEN expertise; equivalent annualised pay often sits from £19,000–£25,000 depending on hours and setting. Hours usually mirror the school day (e.g., 8:30–3:30), with options for breakfast/after-school clubs adding paid time. Many TAs progress to Senior TA/HLTA, Pastoral or Behaviour Mentor, Cover Supervisor, or into teacher training (e.g., PGCE/ITT) after gaining classroom experience. Jobwise data helps highlight high-paying schools and trusts, typical rates by region, and roles that align with your progression goals.

Key skills and requirements

  • Classroom support: small-group work, one‑to‑one support, differentiation, and learning resources.
  • Behaviour & SEND: de-escalation, autism support, social–emotional skills, phonics and literacy interventions.
  • Safeguarding & compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, Right to Work, references; Level 1/2 Safeguarding.
  • Qualifications: Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent; HLTA status is valued; First Aid, Team Teach/Positive Handling are a plus.
  • Soft skills: empathy, patience, communication with pupils/parents/staff, adaptability, teamwork and reliability.
  • Transferable skills: mentoring, coaching, youth work, tutoring, care—jobwise’s AI surfaces these strengths from your CV.

How jobwise makes finding Contract Teaching Assistant jobs easier

Upload your CV and jobwise parses it instantly, matching your skills, phases and SEN experience to live contract vacancies. Use filters for pay, location, start date and hours, set job alerts, and save searches—so new roles come to you. Apply in minutes and track your applications in one place.

Why consider Teaching Assistant roles?

  • Make a direct impact on pupils’ progress while enjoying term‑time schedules.
  • Contract work adds flexibility to balance study, caring responsibilities or portfolio careers.
  • High demand across UK schools, with jobwise’s AI ensuring you miss fewer opportunities that fit your profile.

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Teaching Assistants are primarily hired within Education—state and independent schools, academies, special schools and alternative provision. You’ll also find roles with tutoring providers, pupil referral units and local authority services. Browse jobwise listings to see current schools and trusts hiring near you.

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