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Here at Affinity Workforce we have a range of opportunities for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to work on supply in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across England.

We partner with thousands of schools by providing dedicated supply staff, so they can continue to deliver high quality teaching and support in the classroom.

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.

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Career advice for teaching assistants

How to Get a Teaching Assistant (TA) Job

To boost your odds of landing a TA position, it’s crucial to navigate your job search effectively and consider advancing your qualifications. This article offers advice and insights to equip you for the job application journey and a fulfilling career in education.

TA Interview Tips: Common Questions and How to Prepare

If you’ve recently completed your TA qualification, the next thing to do is find a position that aligns with your skills and preferences. As an education recruitment agency, we aim to provide valuable tips on how to prepare for TA interviews and common questions that may come up.

Roles and Responsibilities of Teaching Assistants (TAs)

TAs play an important role in the classroom, providing support to teachers and students alike. Are you thinking about becoming a Teaching Assistant? In this guide we outline the responsibilities of TAs, SEND TAs and HLTAs. Find out what type of role suits you the best.

Why join Affinity as a teaching assistant?

Flexible working hours

Access to a dedicated consultant

Guaranteed pay scheme*

Support with CV writing and interview preparation

Access to our exclusive training

Earn up to £200* when you refer a friend

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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Affinity Extra

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. Click here to learn more about Affinity Extra.

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Hear from our candidates

Trish, Teaching Assistant

The structure is amazing. Before I started I understood the expectations of myself and what they expected of their students. All academies follow the same policies and procedures and the structure of the days is the same, which works well for me.”

Jessica, Teaching Assistant

“Thank you for helping me find a role in the education sector. I would highly recommend Affinity Workforce to anyone in search of a professional and dedicated recruitment agency in this field. Your commitment to excellence and exemplary service is truly exceptional, and I am confident that you will continue to assist and provide outstanding opportunities to many more individuals in the future.”

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