Supply Teaching Assistants – Luton

Supply Teaching Assistant – Luton

Newstaff Employment is recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to work with schools throughout Luton, Bedfordshire. We are looking for dependable, enthusiastic individuals who can provide valuable classroom support and help children make progress with their education. As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will assist teaching staff with daily lessons, encourage pupil participation and provide additional learning support where needed. With flexible full-time and part-time assignments available, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced classroom assistants and individuals looking to gain further experience in education.

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £15,000–£21,000 per annum (salary equivalent, depending on assignment and hours worked)
Working Hours: Flexible, full-time and part-time opportunities
Job Type: Temporary / Supply Teaching Assistant
Contract: Flexible Day-to-Day Supply and Longer-Term Placements

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with delivering planned learning activities.
• Work individually with pupils who require additional academic support.
• Lead small-group activities under the direction of teaching staff.
• Encourage children to participate confidently in classroom lessons.
• Help pupils develop essential literacy and numeracy skills.
• Provide additional guidance to children who need extra assistance.
• Support pupils with special educational needs when required.
• Promote positive behaviour and respectful interactions.
• Help create a welcoming and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Prepare educational resources and organise classroom materials.
• Assist pupils with completing assigned learning tasks.
• Encourage independence and positive learning habits.
• Observe pupil engagement and share relevant feedback with teachers.
• Support classroom routines and daily school activities.
• Follow individual school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other education professionals.
• Adapt to different classroom settings and pupil age groups.
• Provide general classroom assistance throughout the school day.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s learning and development.
• A friendly, patient and approachable manner.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to engage positively with children of different ages and abilities.
• A responsible and professional attitude.
• Confidence following instructions from classroom teachers.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in a busy classroom.
• An understanding of the importance of pupil wellbeing.
• Willingness to support children with additional learning needs.
• Flexibility to work in different schools across Luton.
• Good punctuality, reliability and organisational skills.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete the necessary checks.
• Ability to provide suitable references and complete required right-to-work checks.

Previous experience in a school, nursery, childcare or youth support environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Applicants with transferable skills, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in education are also encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

• Salary equivalent to £15,000–£21,000 per annum, depending on assignment and hours.
• Flexible supply teaching assistant opportunities.
• Full-time and part-time assignments available.
• Opportunities to work in schools across Luton.
• Day-to-day supply work to suit your availability.
• Potential for longer-term school placements.
• Gain practical experience supporting classroom learning.
• Develop valuable teaching assistant and education support skills.
• Work with different teachers, pupils and school communities.
• Build experience supporting children with additional educational needs.
• Explore different school environments and classroom settings.
• Make a positive contribution to children’s learning and development.

How to Apply

Interested in this supply teaching assistant job in Luton? 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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