The Staff Room is currently seeking Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work in Northamptonshire, South Leicestershire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

We are the region’s only specialist primary supply agency!

We work with Primary schools in:

Northamptonshire: Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rushden, Corby, Daventry, Towcester and surrounding villages.

Buckinghamshire: Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Buckingham, Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford and surrounding villages.

South Leicestershire: South Leicester City, Fleckney, Kibworth Harcourt, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Wigston and surrounding villages.

Bedfordshire: Bedford, Kempston, Bromham and South Bedford Villages.

The Staff Room Agency Limited is looking for experienced Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to cover various short to long-term temporary assignments in schools that are local to you.

If you are thinking of working as a Teaching Assistant, whether to support the classroom teacher or working one to one with an SEN child, why not give your local office a call – we’d love to hear from you.  We continually have various teaching assistant roles on offer, most of which are full-time and long-term.

Northamptonshire: 01604 633234

Buckinghamshire/Bedfordshire: 01908 014320

South Leicestershire: 01858 451260

Alternatively complete the contact form below and we will call you back.  We understand its daunting making any career changes so we are here to help.  During the call we will give you advice and support and answer any questions you may have.

Want to know all the good things our teachers and teaching assistants are saying about us? Head over to our testimonials page: https://www.thestaffroom.org.uk/school-teacher-comments/

What can The Staff Room offer you?

• Short-term to long-term assignments
• Regular work that’s local to you
• Free DBS *terms and conditions apply (https://www.thestaffroom.org.uk/free-dbs-offer-for-all-new-staff)
• Free signing on pack for all new registrations
• Free Safeguarding in Education Training
• We also pay our candidates for the time taken to complete our mandatory safeguarding training
• You will be thoroughly supported every step of the way by a very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful team

The Staff Room Requirements

Essential:
• You must have at least 6 months experience within the last 3 years supporting children within a childcare environment or organisation
• You must understand the needs of young children and the way in which they learn and develop
• You must be energetic, motivated and patient
• You must show initiative and the ability to work confidently on your own or as part of a team
• You will need to satisfactorily complete all safeguarding checks to include DBS, children’s barred list, Teaching Regulation Agency checks and professional references (at least 1 x reference MUST be from childcare related employment which will be able to comment on safeguarding over a minimum 6 month period)
Desirable:
• Any qualifications relating to childcare or education
• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistant’s
• GSCE English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications

Why work for The Staff Room?

• We are the region’s ONLY specialist primary supply agency, so better understand the needs of primary teachers, support staff and schools
• We work with more primary schools than any other local agency
• We pay our teachers and support staff excellent rates of pay
• We pay via our own in-house PAYE department which is completely free.  If you are looking to register with an agency ensure they offer a free payroll service as hidden umbrella costs will make a substantial difference to your take home pay
• We work strictly within the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), to provide our teachers and support staff with basic equal employment rights and conditions, to include equal pay after the qualifying period
• First call for ECT’s looking for their first permanent teaching post
• Free CPD training for all Teachers and Support Staff

Are you ready for the perfect work-life balance? Then give our friendly consultants a call or complete the contact form below.

This role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

The Staff Room Agency Limited, Newton House, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. To register with The Staff Room we will be required to complete various safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ statutory guidance. Please note this will also include an online and social media search. To work in the role applied for, you will be required to hold the appropriate qualifications, training and experience.  If the advert is for a temporary position, in some cases, the option to make the role permanent may become available at a later date. We ensure all our candidates have completed safeguarding training as part of the registration process. This will be provided to you free of charge. The role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  An Enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants prior to employment.  For details of our privacy policy, please visit our policies page on our website.  All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The Staff Room is an equal opportunities employer.