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Posted 09 August, 2026

Supply Teaching Assistant

Thrive (Education) Recruitment Ltd
Gloucester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Supply Teaching Assistant

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Every school is different. Every child is different. Every day can make a difference.

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If you're someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in new environments and wants the flexibility to choose when and where you work, we'd love to hear from you.

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At Thrive Education, we're looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our growing supply team, supporting primary schools across Gloucester.

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Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a Learning Support Assistant, an SEN Teaching Assistant, or someone with transferable experience working with children, we want to help you find work that suits your skills, availability and career goals.

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What does supply work look like?

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No two weeks are the same. You could be:

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  • Supporting a Reception class one day and Year 6 the next.
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  • Providing 1:1 support for a child with additional needs.
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  • Working alongside class teachers to help pupils reach their full potential.
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  • Covering planned absences or stepping in to support schools at short notice.
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  • Building relationships with local schools that could lead to long-term or permanent opportunities.
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  • Whether you're looking for one day a week or a full-time schedule, we'll work around your availability.
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We're looking for people who:

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  • Have experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or similar setting.
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  • Are confident, adaptable and happy to work in different school environments.
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  • Have a positive attitude and genuinely enjoy helping children learn and develop.
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  • Can travel to schools across Gloucester.
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  • Hold (or are willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
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Why join Thrive Education?

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At Thrive Education, we believe recruitment should be personal. You'll have a dedicated consultant who gets to know you, understands the type of work you're looking for and is on hand to support you throughout your journey.

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We offer:

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  • Competitive daily rates.
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  • Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.
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  • Opportunities for short-term, long-term and potential permanent placements.
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  • Weekly pay.
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  • Free safeguarding and compliance support.
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  • A friendly, experienced team that genuinely cares about finding the right role for you.
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Ready to get started?

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If you're looking for rewarding work in local Gloucester primary schools and want the freedom that supply offers, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today and let Thrive Education help you find your next opportunity.