Are you passionate about making a difference in children's education?

Do you want to support learners with additional needs?

Are you looking for flexible work that suits your lifestyle?

If so, Thrive Education is the perfect fit for you!

The Role:

Thrive Education is a recruitment agency dedicated to providing support and cover to schools across The Forest of Dean.

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants across Cinderford, Lydney and the surrounding villages to support local primary, secondary, SEN, and SEMH settings. Whether you’re looking for ad-hoc or long-term positions, we’ll help you find work that fits with your personal needs and schedule!

Experience Required:

While experience working with children is preferred, we also welcome transferable skills from roles in care, the NHS, or similar sectors.

Who are Thrive Education?

Thrive Education is a bespoke teaching agency focused on building strong, genuine partnerships between the schools we work with and the staff we place. Our careful matching process ensures both schools and educators benefit, as assignments are thoughtfully selected to ensure compatibility—ultimately supporting the pupils' success.

We take the time to understand each school's unique needs, values, and challenges, ensuring our staffing solutions are a perfect fit.

Why Choose Thrive Education?

No hidden fees or confusing payslips! With our in-house PAYE payroll, you receive exactly what you earn (minus tax and NI), without any deductions for administrative costs.
12.07% holiday pay: You can choose to either accrue or receive this as an additional payment with your daily rate.
24/7 support: You’ll have a dedicated consultant available at any time to help you find the right work, provide guidance, and offer encouragement throughout your supply journey.
Access to hundreds of CPD courses: Continue your professional development with a wide range of courses.
Join a local company: Thrive Education truly puts its practitioners first, offering a supportive and people-centered environment.

But don’t just take our word for it…

"I’ve worked with other agencies, but Thrive is by far the best. Their approach and communication are always on point. Highly recommend!"—Ulyana (Supply Teaching Assistant)

If you’re interested in learning more about Thrive Education, get in touch with us to arrange an informal chat!