• About The Role

  • Job Title: Supply Teaching Assistant

    Job Location: The Grange School, Thatcham (RG2)

    Salary: Between £12.00ph and £12.50ph, depending on experience

    Contract Type: Flexible Working – Supply Worker Contract

     

    Tired of the traditional Monday-to-Friday, 9-to-5 grind of full-time work?

    We’re offering you a chance to escape the overwhelming workload while still doing what you love—supporting and nurturing children.

    As a flexible Supply Teaching Assistant, you’ll have the freedom to design your own schedule, choosing the days and hours that fit around your family, hobbies, or even your next adventure. Whether you're experienced in supporting children, finalising your qualifications, or returning to work after a break, this role offers the perfect opportunity to regain the work-life balance you’ve been searching for.

    It’s not just about working—it’s about balance and freedom. You can earn the income you need to fund travel, explore hobbies, or simply enjoy more free time, all while having complete control over your hours. Whether you're balancing life as a working parent, returning after a career break, or even enjoying retirement, this role gives you the flexibility to work on your terms without the pressure of full-time commitments.

    We’re here when you need us, offering opportunities that work with your lifestyle—whether you’re pursuing a passion, funding your next adventure, or just looking for a change.

    At the heart of The Grange is a nurturing, therapeutic approach to education. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and confident to take risks in their learning. With small class sizes of just 4-5 pupils, you'll be able to build strong relationships and provide tailored, creative support to meet the unique needs and strengths of neurodiverse children. It's a truly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on their educational journey.

    Choose flexibility. Choose impact. At The Grange, we offer more than just a job—we offer the flexibility to support on your terms while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils. Take control of your schedule and start your flexible journey with The Grange in Thatcham!

     

    A day in the life of a Supply Teaching Assistant will involve:

    • Supporting classroom activities and assisting the teacher with delivering lessons.
    • Working closely with pupils keeping them engaged, motivated, and inspired to reach their full potential.
    • Working either 1:1 with pupils, or in small group settings to help them achieve their learning goals.
    • Building positive relationships with pupils and the wider team to create a supportive environment.
     
    You’ll need:
    • Patience, compassion, and resilience – All of the pupils you’ll support will be neurodiverse, which may impact their learning behaviour and communication needs.
    • Great communication skills – Both verbal and written communication is important in this role as you’ll be speaking to a lot of different people at different times. You’ll also need to be able to update the pupils’ plans and help create learning material.
    • A driving licence – Our pupils love to go on trips and to do activities. We need you to be able to drive them to where they need to go. We have the cars; you just need the licence.
    • A genuine interest in a career focused on the education of people with a wide range of needs.

     

    In return for your time, you’ll get:

    • Holidays – Every time you work a shift, you’ll be paid your holiday pay on top of your hourly rate
    • Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
    • Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. Our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
    • DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.

     

    As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online and social media checks, and reference validation. Due to the nature of our work, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), so we may ask you to disclose any spent or unspent criminal convictions during recruitment. This disclosure does not automatically disqualify you, and we encourage transparency at the application stage.

    At Phoenix Learning and Care, we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel safe to be themselves without risk of discrimination. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, and we strive to ensure everyone can contribute authentically and openly.

     

Benefits

Pension

Pension

We provide a workplace pension with The People’s Pension. When you enrol, both you and Phoenix, as your employer, will contribute to your pension.

Discount with Blue Light Card

Discount with Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card offers discounts to NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces personnel. It partners with various UK companies to provide these discounts.

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support for personal and work-related issues affecting your job performance, health, or well-being. It includes services like counselling and financial advice.

Annual Leave

Annual Leave

Annual leave varies based on your role. We all know taking time off is important for relaxation, reducing stress, and boosting productivity.

Training Opportunities

Training Opportunities

We develop our Team Members to help them flourish and grow, offering training opportunities tailored to their needs and career goals.

After 12 months

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Our healthcare cashback scheme covers a wide range of medical and wellness expenses, including prescriptions, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies, up to £880 per year.

Critical Illness Cover

Critical Illness Cover

A tax-free, upfront payment of 1x your annual basic salary in the event of a critical life illness or accident.

Life Assurance

Life Assurance

A lump sum payment of 2x your annual basic salary should the worst happen to you to support your family and loved ones during a difficult time.

Cycle to Work

Cycle to Work

A tax-efficient program through participating employers that offers savings of up to 48% on cycling gear, including bikes up to £1100, deducted from your payslip over 12 months. This will depend on specific criteria.

Education

Our schools specialise in education for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Additional Learning Needs (ALN), catering to Pupils from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.

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Supply Teaching Assistant
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