Teaching Assistant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: The Supply Pool
Start: September '26
About the Role
The Supply Pool is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools in Stoke-on-Trent, including primary, secondary, mainstream, and specialist SEN settings. Whether you are an experienced TA or a passionate graduate looking to take your first step into education, we want to hear from you.
We place TAs in roles that match their skills and interests — from general classroom support to 1:1 SEND and SEMH work — giving you variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow professionally.
The Schools
Our partner schools include:
- Primary and secondary mainstream schools requiring day-to-day classroom support
- SEN schools supporting pupils with a wide range of needs including autism, learning difficulties, and complex communication needs
- SEMH and specialist settings supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, including attachment difficulties and trauma backgrounds
Each school is committed to inclusive, high-quality education and is looking for calm, dedicated, and adaptable individuals to join their teams.
What you need
✅ Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting
✅ Ability to adapt your approach to suit different learners and environments
✅ Confidence supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND and challenging behaviour
✅ Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
✅ A patient, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
✅ Proof of right to work in the UK
Why choose Supply Pool?
- Temp-to-perm roles: We create a platform for long-term supply roles to transition into permanent contracts.
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and benefits while working with us.
- AWR: We comply with AWR regulations and try and get candidates paid to scale from the day they start fulfilling full class teacher duties.
- Supportive Team: Be part of friendly, proactive, and experienced team that values your skills and provides ongoing support.
- Dedicated Support: You will be able to count on 24/7 support from your dedicated recruitment consultant.
How to Apply
To find out further information or other opportunities we have here at supply pool please respond directly to this advert or send an email to [email protected]
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Supply Pool is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Supply Pool is an employment agency and employment business
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm, Temporary
Pay: £90.00-£110.00 per day
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
