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Secondary Teaching Assistant

  • Secondary
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Daily Supply, Full-time, Part-time
  • £100 - £240 per day
  • 6 August 2026
  • J563232569-7

Job Description

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Nottinghamshire
  • September 3, 2026

Teachers UK

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Supply Opportunities

Day-to-Day | Short-Term | Long-Term Assignments

Teachers UK & Provide Education are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistants to support schools across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. Whether you’re looking for flexible day-to-day supply, short-term placements or long-term opportunities, we have a variety of roles available to suit your experience and availability.

As part of the Operam Education Group, Teachers UK and Provide Education have built trusted partnerships with schools and education professionals for many years. We are committed to providing high-quality staffing solutions while supporting our candidates throughout their journey. Our experienced consultants work closely with schools to match talented individuals with rewarding opportunities, offering competitive pay, ongoing support and access to a wide range of vacancies.

The RoleAs a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support students both inside and outside the classroom. You will help create a positive learning environment, encourage student engagement and provide tailored support to individuals and small groups. Opportunities are available across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with some roles extending into Key Stage 5.

We have opportunities available for:

  • Day-to-day supply cover
  • Short-term assignments
  • Long-term placements
  • Full-time and part-time work
  • General classroom support
  • One-to-one and small group intervention roles
  • Immediate starts available

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support to students where required.
  • Assist with classroom preparation and learning activities.
  • Encourage student participation and promote positive behaviour.
  • Support students with a range of learning needs and abilities.
  • Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety policies at all times.

RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you should have:

  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
  • A positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting learning.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
  • A flexible and reliable approach to work.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
  • The right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

  • Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3), or equivalent experience.
  • Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
  • Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and intervention techniques.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily rates of pay.
  • Weekly PAYE pay.
  • Flexible work to suit your availability.
  • Opportunities in a wide range of local secondary schools.
  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments.
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements.
  • Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain classroom experience or someone considering a future career in teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss current Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunities in your area.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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Having worked with Teachers UK over the past 12 months I have been impressed by their ability to provide good quality supply teachers, sometime with the shortest of notice time.

Having worked with Teachers UK over the past 12 months I have been impressed by their ability to provide good quality supply teachers, sometime with the shortest of notice time. Their rates are competitive and my contacts at the agency are friendly and efficient. The timesheet portal works well and I shall be continuing to source supply needs through Teachers UK in the future.

Mrs C Nadin, Sims Manager, Netherthorpe School

I just wanted to thank you for all your invaluable help over the years. You have always sent me great staff, some at very last minute notice and you are always pleasant to deal with especially at the very early start of the morning.

I just wanted to thank you for all your invaluable help over the years. You have always sent me great staff, some at very last minute notice and you are always pleasant to deal with especially at the very early start of the morning. Julie Plumb, Senior Business Assistant, Highfields School.

Highfields School.

I have always found the staff at Teachers UK to be polite and efficient. Communication is always good.

I have always found the staff at Teachers UK to be polite and efficient. Communication is always good.    

Murray Park School

I like Teachers UK as they try to find suitable staff for us, they are honest when they can't.

I like Teachers UK as they try to find suitable staff for us. They are honest when they can't and I do appreciate that they do not persistently try to contact me to enquire whether I need anyone.

Aegir Community School

We've always been happy with the good quality of supply staff. We are very pleased with the overall package.

Very professional team who provide a friendly, reliable service. We've always been happy with the good quality of supply staff. We are very pleased with the overall package.  

Heatherley Primary School

I know that I can rely on Teachers UK for outstanding teachers, LSA's and cover supervisors.

I have used Teachers UK as one of our supply agencies at King Ecgburt School for several years and know that I can rely on them for outstanding teachers, LSA's and cover supervisors. King Ecgbert School

King Ecgbert School