Supply Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of primary schools in Nottingham and the surrounding areas.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate exploring a career in education, or someone with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to help young learners thrive - we want to hear from you.
About the Role:As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting teachers and pupils across a range of year groups. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning support.
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Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
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Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
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Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) when required.
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Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Assignments can vary from day-to-day supply to longer-term placements, offering flexibility and variety.
What We Offer:-
Flexible working - choose the days that suit your schedule.
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Variety - gain experience across different schools and year groups.
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Competitive daily rates - £95.00 to £115.00 per day (depending on experience).
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Ongoing support and professional development from our dedicated Nottingham team.
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Opportunity to make a real difference in local schools.
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Previous experience working with children (school-based experience desirable).
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A positive, caring, and adaptable attitude.
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Good communication and teamwork skills.
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A genuine passion for supporting primary education.
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An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, proudly connecting talented education professionals with schools nationwide. We're committed to supporting your career every step of the way with expert guidance, training, and ongoing opportunities.
Apply TodayIf you're looking for flexible Teaching Assistant jobs in Nottingham, apply now or contact our friendly Nottingham team at Tradewind Recruitment to find out more.
Join us and make a positive impact in your local schools while building valuable classroom experience.
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Our tips for applying
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Highlight any SEN experience prominently at the top of your CV — the advert specifically calls out SEN support as a key responsibility, making it a strong differentiator.
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: e.g. 'Supported 6 pupils with SEN across KS1 and KS2, contributing to a 20% improvement in lesson engagement scores'.
🎯 Mention your DBS status clearly in your personal statement — the advert lists an enhanced DBS on the Update Service as a requirement, so confirming this upfront removes a hiring barrier.
🌐 Tailor your CV to reference primary school year groups you have worked with (e.g. Reception, Year 3, Year 6) to demonstrate breadth across the primary phase, as the role spans a range of year groups.
🤝 Include a brief line about your flexibility and availability for day-to-day supply, as the advert emphasises flexible working as a core feature of the role.
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- •Delivered one-to-one SEN support to 4 pupils across KS1 and KS2, contributing to measurable improvements in lesson participation rates over a 6-week placement.
- •Assisted class teachers across 3 Nottingham primary schools on day-to-day supply, adapting to new year groups and curricula within 30 minutes of arrival each assignment.
- •Supported small groups of 4-6 pupils with literacy tasks, helping reduce teacher intervention time by approximately 25% during guided reading sessions.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's Supply Teaching Assistant roles across Nottingham's primary schools align closely with my experience in classroom support and SEN provision. The combination of flexible day-to-day supply and longer-term placements is exactly the kind of varied, pupil-focused work I am seeking, and I am confident my ability to deliver one-to-one and small group support will add immediate value across your partner schools.
My background in primary education support has equipped me with practical skills in behaviour management, inclusive learning facilitation, and adapting support strategies to meet the needs of pupils across different year groups. I hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service and have worked directly with children with Special Educational Needs, supporting their engagement and progress within mainstream classroom settings.
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Technical
- ›How would you adapt your support approach for a pupil with autism spectrum disorder in a mainstream primary classroom?
- ›What strategies would you use to encourage positive behaviour during a lesson where the class teacher is absent?
- ›How do you differentiate support when working with a small group of pupils at varying ability levels?
- ›Describe how you would help a pupil who is struggling to access the written task set by the teacher.
- ›What does an inclusive learning environment look like in practice at primary level, and how would you contribute to it?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a child who was finding it difficult to engage in a lesson. What did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to an unfamiliar classroom or school environment.
- ›Give an example of when you worked closely with a teacher to support a pupil's individual learning needs.
- ›Tell me about a time you managed a challenging behaviour situation with a child. How did you handle it?
- ›Describe a moment when you felt you made a genuine difference to a young learner's confidence or progress.
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Tell me about a time you supported a child who was finding it difficult to engage in a lesson. What did you do and what was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to an unfamiliar classroom or school environment.