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Job Title: Supply Teaching Assistant – Insight Education
Location: Sutton, London
Contract: Temporary, Supply Basis, Part-Time or (preferred) Full-Time
Pay: £80 +/ Day
About the Role
Insight Education is seeking passionate and adaptable Supply Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across London, covering year groups from EYFS to Year 6. In this role, you will step into a variety of classroom settings, providing high-quality support of the main teacher. Your ability to quickly build rapport with students and staff and to aid the smooth running of lessons will be essential to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
This position offers a unique opportunity to broaden your teaching experience, develop new skills, and work across a diverse range of schools and educational settings. Whether you’re an experienced TA or new to the profession, this role offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to work in rewarding environments, while enjoying the benefits of flexible, varied work.
What We Offer:
•            Flexible Working Options – Choose part-time or full-time roles that fit your schedule and lifestyle.
•            Consistent work opportunities – Access to both short- and long-term placements.
•            Career Progression – Build your experience and open doors to permanent teaching roles and leadership opportunities.
Supply Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:
•            Follow School Policies – Adhere to school-specific policies, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and health and safety guidelines.
•            Assist in lesson delivery – Collaborate with teachers to deliver planned lessons, adapting content to meet students’ needs.
•            Adapt to different environments – Quickly familiarise yourself with new settings and dynamics.
•            Provide Feedback – Offer constructive feedback to parents and staff, ensuring a smooth transition for the regular teacher upon their return.Â
Supply Teaching Assistant Requirements:
•            Experience working with children or in an educational setting.
•            Maintaining a professional attitude and a positive mindset, even in challenging situations.
•            Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and play.
•            Patience, adaptability, and a positive mindset in various situations.
•            Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
How to Apply
Insight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for this role.
Join Insight Education and experience the diversity and impact of supply teaching across all primary year groups. Apply today!
Insight Education is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All selections are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. For more information, please visit Insight Education's website.
