Teaching Assistants (TAs) provide vital classroom support: preparing resources, guiding small groups, offering one-to-one interventions, and ensuring safeguarding and behaviour standards. Opportunities exist in primary and secondary schools, academies, alternative provision, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) settings, nurseries, and FE colleges. Demand is growing due to inclusion initiatives, targeted literacy/numeracy support, and catch-up programmes. jobwise’s AI-driven platform helps you discover roles aligned to your experience—such as SEN support, HLTA, or pastoral mentoring—by analysing your CV and highlighting best-fit vacancies instantly.

Typical TA pay ranges from about £11–£15 per hour, with higher rates common in London and for specialised SEN experience. Term-time schedules align with the school calendar, with occasional early starts, after-school clubs, or exam support. As you gain experience, you could progress to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Cover Supervisor, Learning Mentor, or specialise in SEN and behaviour support. Many TAs transition into teacher training (e.g., PGCE/SCITT). jobwise data and filters help you pinpoint higher-paying roles and employers that value your specific skills and qualifications.