At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in classrooms, helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
- Company: Reputable education supply agency with a focus on local schools.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities across various schools.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or transferable skills from other sectors.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Supply Work
Pay: £90–£110 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)
About the Role
Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work through a reputable education supply agency, where you can make a real difference in local schools? We are a supply agency recruiting on behalf of secondary schools and specialist SEN schools across Birkenhead and the wider Wirral. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Secondary Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors for day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply placements.
Whether you're an experienced education professional or have transferable skills from another sector, we'd love to hear from you.
We have opportunities supporting pupils with:
- Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Moderate and complex learning difficulties
- Challenging behaviour
- General classroom support
- Classroom supervision during teacher absence
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Secondary schools or SEN schools
- Other education settings
- Youth offending or criminal justice services
- Children's residential care
- Mental health or behavioural support
- Police or prison services
- Sports coaching or youth work
- Care and support work
If you're patient, adaptable, confident and passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
To apply, you'll need:
- An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history (including any gaps)
- The right to work in the UK
- Two professional references
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
- A driving licence is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
- PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
- Competitive daily rates (£90–£110 per day)
- Flexible supply work across day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
- Work across a wide network of secondary and SEN schools throughout Birkenhead and the Wirral
- Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
- Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions
Apply Now
Whether you're an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or an aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience through supply work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss current opportunities.
Please note: This is a supply agency vacancy. All roles are offered on behalf of schools across Birkenhead and the Wirral and may vary in duration and setting.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This position involves regulated activity. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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