Aspiring Teaching Assistants – Take the First Step Towards a Fulfilling Career in Education
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time, Day-to-Day, Short-Term, Long-Term

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a long-term career in education?

Supply Desk is currently recruiting Aspiring Teaching Assistants to work in schools across St Albans and the surrounding Hertfordshire area. Whether you’re exploring a future in teaching, interested in SEN support, or seeking hands-on school experience, we have a range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Why Work with Supply Desk?

We are committed to supporting you at every stage of your education career. Through our established partnerships with schools across St Albans, we offer placements in:

• Mainstream Primary and Secondary schools

• Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools

• Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)

Our experienced consultants take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that fit your strengths, interests, and availability.

What You’ll Gain as an Aspiring Teaching Assistant

• Practical Classroom Experience – Work across different year groups, from Early Years to Secondary and SEN settings.

• Flexible Opportunities – Choose placements that suit your schedule, whether short-term, long-term, or day-to-day supply.

• Ongoing Professional Development – Access training and development to build confidence and classroom skills.

• Competitive Pay – Receive daily rates that reflect your experience and commitment.

• Continuous Support – Our team is available to guide and support you whenever needed.

• CPD Learning Hub Access – Benefit from 24/7 access to professional development resources, including behaviour management and wellbeing training.

Your Role in St Albans Schools

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons

• Provide one-to-one and small group assistance

• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive learning habits

• Support students’ academic progress and confidence

• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation

You’ll play an important role in creating a supportive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment for students in St Albans.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from individuals who:

• Have a genuine interest in education

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Are patient, adaptable, and proactive

• Have experience working with children (preferred but not essential)

• Are motivated to build a career within the education sector

How to Apply

If you’re ready to begin your journey as an Aspiring Teaching Assistant in St Albans, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Hertfordshire@Supplydesk.co.uk and take the next step toward a rewarding role in education.

For further information about current opportunities in St Albans and nearby areas, contact our team today.

Refer a Friend Scheme

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Contact information

Jennifer Harrison