Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant – Harlow
Are you looking for flexible work in Harlow where no two days are the same? We’re currently recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to support local primary schools on a day-to-day basis.
Whether you’re a trained TA, a student with childcare experience, or someone looking to build classroom confidence, this is a brilliant way to gain experience and make a real impact – all on your terms.
What Will You Be Doing?
1. Supporting pupils aged 4–11 across a range of year groups (EYFS–KS2)
2. Helping to deliver lessons and manage daily routines
3. Providing 1:1, small group or whole class assistance
4. Adapting quickly to new settings and supporting different class teachers
5. Bringing a calm, positive and proactive attitude to every placement
What Do You Need?
6. At least 6 weeks of childcare experience ( tuition, summer camps, volunteering, classroom work, charity programmes)
7. A clear Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
8. Right to work in the UK
9. Overseas Police Check if applicable (for time spent abroad in the last 5 years)
10. Age 18+
11. Flexibility, reliability, and a genuine interest in supporting young learners
Why Choose Supply Work in Harlow?
12. Total flexibility – pick the days you want to work
13. Great way to gain experience or earn alongside studies or other commitments
14. Supportive local schools with welcoming teams
15. No long-term contracts – just the days you choose
16. Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
Apply now to start working as a Supply TA in Harlow and join a trusted network of local schools who rely on brilliant, reliable support staff just like you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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