Teaching Assistant Jobs

Opportunities for teaching assistants

Teaching assistants play a major role in the classroom. Not only are they a huge support to the teacher, they are responsible for building lasting relationships with their pupils to ensure they remain engaged and can reach their full potential.

If you want to progress in your teaching career or you would like to take on a support role, working as a teaching assistants gives you lots of exposure to a classroom environment and will help you gain experience from staff who have worked in the field for many years.

Whether you’re looking to provide one-to-one support or work with a small group of pupils, we have long and short term roles available to suit your skill set.

Explore our teaching assistant and support jobs below:

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Career resources for teaching assistants

At CER, we’re dedicated to not only helping teaching assistants excel in their current roles but also providing guidance and support for their long-term career development. Click here to view our career advice page.

How to Become a Teaching Assistant in 7 steps

There are numerous pathways to become a teaching assistant, each offering various opportunities to gain the necessary qualifications and experience. This guide outlines the 7 essential steps to starting your journey towards becoming a teaching assistant.

SEN Teaching Assistant Job Description

Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers and help children with diverse learning needs. Read this comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about becoming a SEN teaching assistant.

How to Write a Teaching Assistant CV

Crafting a standout teaching assistant CV is an important step in securing a position within a school. In this guide, we’ll provide you with tips on how to create an impressive CV tailored specifically for the role of a teaching assistant.

Teaching Assistant Job Description

Teaching assistants (TAs) help create a positive learning environment, enabling students to achieve their full potential. Learn more about the responsibilities, skills, qualifications and career prospects associated with a TA role.

Top 10 Reasons to Become a Teaching Assistant

Although teachers are often seen as the primary figures in a student’s academic journey, teaching assistants also play a crucial role in the classroom. In this article, we explore the top 10 reasons why choosing a career as a teaching assistant is worthwhile.

HLTA Job Description

Higher-level teaching assistants (HLTAs) have more responsibilities and perform more complex tasks than standard Teaching Assistants. They provide essential support to teachers inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about what the position entails.

Collaboration Tips For TAs: How to Work Effectively with Teachers

strong collaboration doesn’t happen automatically—it requires clear communication, mutual respect, and a shared understanding of each other’s roles. Explore practical tips to help teaching assistants collaborate more effectively with teachers.

FAQs for teaching assistants

Teaching assistants play a vital role in supporting teachers and students in the classroom, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Whether you’re an experienced TA seeking new opportunities or considering a career in education support, we’re here to provide guidance on the role, qualifications, required experience, how to register with us, and more.

Explore our FAQs to discover how we can support you in finding fulfilling opportunities in the education sector. If you still have questions or want to start your career as a teaching assistant, get in touch with our team today.

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Why join CER Education?

Guaranteed

Pay Scheme

Support with CV writing and interview preparation

Exclusive training programme

Access to our cashback and discounts platform

£300 sign

on bonus

Up to £250 refer a friend bonus

We give all our candidates access to Affinity Extra – our online discount and cashback platform. There’s hundreds of discounts and cashback offers on high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants, cinemas and attractions for you to access!

As well as discounts and cashback offers candidates also have access to wellbeing resources and free eye tests. Want to learn more about Affinity Extra? Click here.

Candidates can log into their Affinity Extra account below:

Affinity Academy

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Affinity Academy – our dedicated hub for learning and development. It’s designed to inspire our candidates and colleagues, helping them excel in their roles and beyond.

Our training portfolio has been thoughtfully curated to meet your needs. All candidates have access to comprehensive training modules such as Teaching Assistant Toolkits, Safeguarding Refresher Training, SEND, Primary National Curriculum, and Behaviour Toolkits.

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CER x Skills Network Partnership

CER have partnered with The Skills Network as part of our newly launched training initiative, Affinity Academy. We are here to support you in your new role by offering fully funded training opportunities. Explore over 30 level 2 online learning courses that will help you upskill, reskill, and personally develop.

This opportunity provides access to interactive and engaging resources that meet a diverse range of learning needs. Explore our array of courses, each designed to drive you towards success.

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A Day in the Life of a CER Supply Teaching Assistant

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Our Online Interview Tips

Communicating online has become the new norm. If you are searching for a new job, you might be required to participate in an online interview.

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Career Paths and Opportunities in Education

Working in the Education sector is a challenging but fulfilling vocation that offers a wide variety of career progression opportunities.

Training Opportunities With CER

Check out some of our exclusive training opportunities for Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors.

Dealing With Mental Health in a School Setting

Being a teacher is not always about educating young people. As a teacher, you will have a unique relationship with your class and can sometimes be the one person that a student turns to for emotional support if they are struggling.

Benefits of Working on Supply

As part of our recruitment campaign ‘Unlocking your potential’, we have been speaking to our candidates about the benefits of working as a supply teacher with CER.

Hear from our teaching assistants

“I worked for CER for about 5 months as a Cover Assistant and a Teaching Assistant in both primary and secondary schools across Leeds, Wakefield and Ossett. CER were very professional and dealt with great care and attention to support me through the process of re entering the job market after a few years out. I have now been offered a permanent position at one of the schools I was placed at through CER. Fantastic recruitment team and I am grateful for the opportunity I was given to show what I could do. Thanks for everything.”

– Teaching Assistant, CER Leeds

“I’ve been with CER for nearly a year whilst working with them. I have had work every day apart from the school holidays. The team is really supportive of all your needs, and I have recommended them to several of my friends in the industry.”

– Teaching Assistant, CER Newcastle

“This is one of the best agencies I have worked for. The consultants are really helpful. They try their best to help you and ensure that when you start work it fits around your routine. Very quick with the interview process also starting work literally straight after.”

– Teaching Assistant, CER Leeds

” I signed up with CER Darlington in December and was given a TA position in a school very close to where I live. Adam has always been supportive and any queries have had have been answered quickly. Would certainly recommend them as an agency.”

– Teaching Assistant, CER Darlington

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