Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant - Temp to Perm Opportunities

Agency: Simply Education
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Contract: Supply (Temp-to-Perm after 1 year)
Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience

Simply Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils in an all-through school (Primary and Secondary) in Didcot. This is a supply Teaching Assistant role with a clear temporary-to-permanent pathway after one full year, subject to performance and school requirements.

This Teaching Assistant position is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in education or progress into a long-term or permanent Teaching Assistant role. No previous Teaching Assistant experience is required, as training and ongoing support will be provided.

You will work with pupils across a range of age groups, including students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, and additional learning needs.

• Support pupils across primary and secondary year groups

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in the classroom

• Support students with SEND, including SEMH, Autism, ADHD and behavioural needs

• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and learning activities

• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation

• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams

• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

• No prior Teaching Assistant experience required

• Experience working with children, young people or SEND is desirable but not essential

• Patient, resilient and compassionate approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine interest in education and child development

• Willingness to work on supply initially, with the aim of securing a permanent role

• Supply Teaching Assistant jobs with clear temp-to-perm opportunities

• Opportunity to secure a permanent Teaching Assistant role after 1 year

• Dedicated education consultants offering ongoing support

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Access to training and CPD, including SEND-focused development

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Experience across primary, secondary and all-through schools

If you are looking for a Teaching Assistant job in Didcot with long-term progression and permanent opportunities, apply today with Spencer at Simply Education.