At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in classrooms and help create a positive learning environment.
- Company: Opus Teach, an education recruitment agency owned by Suffolk County Council.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, holiday pay, pension scheme, and dedicated support.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and varied work across multiple schools.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but no specific qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 28035 - 34265 £ per year.
Opus Teach is an education recruitment agency, wholly owned by Suffolk County Council, supporting over 200 schools and education providers across Suffolk and surrounding areas, including Norfolk and Essex. We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work with our partnered schools on a temporary, part time, full time, and ad hoc basis. We have also been seeing a heightened requirement for TA support requests for full terms and academic year requests.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- be responsible for supporting students in allocated classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all
- help support and be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in pupils/students' work and conduct in lessons
- work collaboratively and effectively with learners and other school staff
- take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People within the school.
As a Teaching Assistant, you do not require any specific qualifications, however, experience of working with children within an educational setting is advantageous. We will work closely with you to find exactly what you want and to ensure you get the most out of your work. We pride ourselves on building great relationships with all our teachers, support team members and schools to make the most out of each work opportunity.
If you have worked in any of the roles listed below (or similar), working as a Teaching Assistant with Opus Teach is often a great career step:
- Teaching Assistant
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Nursery Practitioner / Playworker
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
- Cover Supervisor
- Children's Support Worker
- Health Care Assistant
- Nanny
- Paediatric Assistant
Working on a 'supply' or ‘temporary’ basis is known to have a reputation or association of fear around available work. If you have found yourself wondering about supply and the benefits of this area of work, we would welcome the chance to speak to you about what we offer and how this could work for you.
We offer full employment terms to all our teaching assistants and provide you with the following:
- A friendly and professional service
- Flexibility and varied work opportunities
- An easy-to-use booking system to enable full control over bookings
- Dedicated Account Managers on hand to provide support and assistance throughout application and placements
- A valid DBS (which we will help with)
- Holiday Pay (taken over a 12-month period at a time of your choice)
- Pension Scheme.
If you are seeking an opportunity to help make a difference in education and support schools across Suffolk and the surrounding area, please contact us today via one of the following options:
Closing date: 1pm, 7 December 2026.
Teaching Assistants and Classroom Support in Colchester employer: Opus Teach
Opus Teach is an exceptional employer that prioritises flexibility and a supportive work environment for Teaching Assistants across Suffolk and its surrounding areas. With a strong commitment to fostering meaningful relationships within the education sector, we offer numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our staff can truly make a difference in the lives of students. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and provides a friendly atmosphere to thrive in.
