Supply Teaching Assistant – Leighton Buzzard

Supply Teaching Assistant – Leighton Buzzard

Newstaff Education, part of Newstaff Employment, is currently recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools across Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. This flexible education support role involves assisting teachers with classroom activities, providing one-to-one and small-group learning support, and helping pupils develop their confidence and academic skills. You will work across local school settings, supporting children’s learning and helping to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Previous experience working with children would be advantageous, although candidates looking to develop their careers in education are also encouraged to apply.

Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Salary: £15,000-£21,000
Working Hours: Flexible, full-time and part-time opportunities
Job Type: Temporary / Supply Teaching Assistant / Education Support
Contract: Day-to-Day Supply and Ongoing Placements

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Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Provide one-to-one learning support to individual pupils.
• Assist small groups of children with classroom tasks.
• Help pupils understand and complete learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation.
• Support children with additional learning needs when required.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Assist with reading, writing and numeracy activities.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Support teachers with classroom organisation.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to engage with their education.
• Follow school behaviour management and safeguarding policies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and teaching staff.
• Support pupils with classroom routines and transitions.
• Assist with general school duties when required.
• Adapt to different classroom environments and teaching approaches.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A genuine interest in supporting children’s education and development.
• A patient, caring and positive attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Confidence supporting classroom learning activities.
• A professional and reliable approach to work.
• Good teamwork and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions from teachers and school staff.
• Willingness to work across different school environments.
• Flexibility to accept supply assignments based on availability.
• A positive approach to supporting pupils with different learning abilities.
• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Good timekeeping and punctuality.
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.
• An enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide suitable references and complete relevant right-to-work checks.

Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

Candidates who are enthusiastic about education and interested in developing their teaching assistant skills are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience.
• Flexible supply teaching assistant opportunities.
• Full-time and part-time assignments available.
• Choose work that suits your availability.
• Gain experience across a variety of local schools.
• Opportunities for ongoing school placements.
• Develop your classroom support and teaching assistant skills.
• Gain experience supporting children with different learning needs.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and education professionals.
• Build confidence working in primary and secondary school environments.
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role supporting children’s education.
• Access further education opportunities through Newstaff Education.

How to Apply

Interested in this supply teaching assistant job in Leighton Buzzard? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and a friendly team member at Newstaff Education Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current education vacancies? Feel free to contact Kay at 01582 877 002 or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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Safeguarding Statement

Newstaff is committed to safeguarding children; the successful applicant will be required to hold an enhanced DBS and undergo further vetting checks, including references. If you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months in the past 10 years, you will need to provide an overseas police good conduct check.

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