Supply Teaching Assistants – Flexible Work in Local Schools in Barking

Locations: Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Newham
Pay: £100-£110 per day PAYE
Contract: Flexible daily supply

You don’t need to be available five days a week to make a difference in a school.

Perhaps you’re looking for one or two days of work each week.

Perhaps you’re balancing work with studying, family commitments or another role.

Or perhaps you enjoy working in schools but want the flexibility to choose the days you’re available.

Rising Hope Education is looking for reliable Teaching Assistants to join our regular supply team, supporting local schools across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Newham.

We work with more than ten schools in Barking & Dagenham alone, alongside schools in the surrounding boroughs, and we’re looking to build a dependable team of local TAs who schools can get to know and welcome back.

Flexible work. Familiar schools. Ongoing relationships.

Being a supply Teaching Assistant doesn’t have to mean walking into a different school every day.

We want to get to know you, understand the settings you work well in and, wherever possible, arrange repeat bookings at schools where you feel comfortable and valued.

For schools, having a familiar person return makes a difference.

For pupils, seeing an adult they recognise can help provide continuity and reassurance.

And for you, returning to a school means getting to know the staff, routines and children while keeping the flexibility of supply work.

Will every booking be a last-minute call?

No. A lot of our supply cover is booked in advance, so we can often tell you ahead of time where you’ll be going and which days you’ll be working.

We also receive short-notice requests when schools need cover unexpectedly.

If you’re someone who can be ready to support a local school at short notice, we’d particularly like to hear from you.

Whether you prefer planned bookings, can help with same-day cover or are happy with a mixture of both, let us know your availability.

What will you be doing?

Depending on the school and booking, you may be:

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning and daily routines

• Working with individual pupils or small groups

• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities

• Helping pupils communicate, participate and engage in activities

• Supporting emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day

• Following the class teacher’s guidance and established support strategies

• Helping maintain a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment

• Supporting personal care where required by the role

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professionalism

Some bookings may involve general classroom support. Others may require experience supporting pupils with autism, communication needs, learning disabilities or other additional needs.

We’ll discuss the requirements of each booking with you so you understand the role before accepting it.

Who are we looking for?

We’d love to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and SEND support staff.

We’re also interested in people with relevant experience in care, support work, youth work or other roles supporting children and young people.

You’ll need to be someone who can:

Be reliable.
When you accept a booking, the school is counting on you.

Adapt to different settings.
Every school has its own routines. Being willing to listen, ask questions and follow guidance will help you settle in.

Stay calm and approachable.
Pupils need adults who are patient, reassuring and ready to support them.

Work as part of a team.
You may be there for a day, but your contribution to the classroom still matters.

Keep us informed.
Knowing which days you’re available helps us match you with suitable bookings and respond quickly when schools need support.

Why join Rising Hope Education?

Rising Hope Education specialises in SEND and inclusion across London.

We want to build a regular working relationship with you, understand your availability and help you find supply work that fits around your life.

Whether you’re available one day a week, two days a week or more, we’d like to hear from you.

Role summary

Position: Supply Teaching Assistant
Locations: Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Newham
Pay: £100–£110 per day PAYE
Availability: One or more school days per week
Bookings: Advance bookings and short-notice cover
Contract: Flexible daily supply

If you’re available for supply work in local schools, please get in touch.

Apply today and tell us which days you’re available, the areas you can travel to and a little about your experience. A member of the Rising Hope Education team will contact suitable applicants for an initial conversation.