Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Start date: January 2026
Contract: Flexible temporary roles (day-to-day, short-term and long-term)
Salary: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience, role and/or qualifications)
About the role
Are you the kind of person who believes every child deserves a champion? Someone who will never give up on them and helps them see their own potential? If so, we want to hear from you!
Heart of Supply have the honour of recruiting enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive experienced Teaching Assistants to join our team and make a genuine difference in schools across Lincoln.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be the guiding hand that helps individual pupils thrive by offering support, encouragement, and a listening ear when it’s needed most. Whether it’s a one-day placement or a long-term role, you’ll bring energy, empathy, and creativity to every classroom you step into.
About the school
At Heart of Supply, we’re proud to partner with an exceptional network of schools across Lincoln and the surrounding area. From nurturing village primaries to supportive SEND settings, each of our partner schools shares a commitment to creating inclusive, inspiring environments where every pupil can thrive and every member of staff feels valued.
Whether you’re supporting early learners taking their first steps in education or helping older students build confidence and independence, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a variety of roles that match your skills, experience, and passion.
What you’ll need:
* Experience supporting children or young people in a classroom, childcare, or youth setting
* A calm, compassionate presence that helps build trust with pupils and supports a confident, steady approach to managing challenging behaviour
* Confidence working under the direction of a class teacher to support learning and behaviour
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to follow guidance and use your initiative
* A willingness to adapt and personalise learning or support strategies
* A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Early Years, or similar) is desirable but not essential for experienced candidates
* An understanding of SEND, EHCPs, or SEMH (desirable)
What we offer you:
* Competitive weekly PAYE pay
* Roles tailored to your lifestyle - day-to-day or longer term
* Access to exclusive opportunities in great local schools
* A friendly, experienced consultant who listens
* Free CPD and ongoing professional development
* A simple ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
* A warm, supportive agency that genuinely cares about you and your journey
We’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo thorough vetting, including enhanced DBS (with children’s barred list check and Update Service registration), references, and online checks as part of our compliance process.
About us
Heart of Supply is built on over 15 years of experience in education recruitment. We understand that behind every placement is a person with their own goals, values, and ambitions. Our mission is simple: put people first, always. Whether you're looking for flexibility, consistency, or your next big step, we take the time to understand your ‘why’ and match you with schools that genuinely value what you bring. We’re here to offer more than just work. We provide guidance, ongoing support, and a partnership you can rely on.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to make a real difference in pupils’ lives and bring your enthusiasm into the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply today or give our friendly team a call for a chat, and let’s find the perfect role for you together