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11 Teaching Support and Enrichment Jobs in United Kingdom
Days move between small-group tutoring sessions, homework clubs, and preparing materials that help students grasp concepts their classroom time didn't quite clarify.
Average salary: £28,287
Average salary
£28,287
across 9 jobs
- Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
- Fife Council
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- £26,787 – £29,171New
- Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
- Fife Council
- Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- £26,787 – £29,171New
- Pupil Support Assistant Level 3
- Fife Council
- Dunfermline, United Kingdom
- £31,761 – £34,915New
- School Support Assistant
- Fife Council
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- £25,604 – £26,787New
- Pupil Support Assistant Level 3
- Fife Council
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- £31,761 – £34,915New
- Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
- Fife Council
- Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- £26,787 – £29,171New
- Employability Officer
- Fife Council
- Cupar, United Kingdom
- £29,171 – £31,761New
- Learning Support Assistant
- Hopwood Hall College
- Rochdale, Middleton, United Kingdom
- £10,470 – £20,940New
- Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Education Adviser
- Action for Children
- Guernsey, United Kingdom
- £31,600New
- Permanent Substitute Instructional Assistant
- Andover Public Schools (APS)
- Andover, United Kingdom
- $60,780 – $77,800
- Trainer, Accessibility Center of Excellence
- Apple
- London, United Kingdom
Teaching Support and Enrichment roles involve working alongside qualified teachers to provide additional academic help, run extracurricular programmes, and create learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum. This includes one-to-one tutoring, leading enrichment clubs, supporting students with specific learning needs, and developing resources that extend classroom teaching.
Employers typically look for GCSEs including English and Maths, with many preferring A-levels or relevant experience working with children. Some roles require Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training. A teaching degree is not usually necessary, though subject knowledge in areas like literacy, numeracy, science or languages is often valued.
These positions exist primarily in primary and secondary schools, academies, and specialist tutoring centres. Most roles sit at support staff level, working under the direction of teachers or heads of department.
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Questions
Do I need a teaching qualification to work in Teaching Support and Enrichment?
No, most roles do not require Qualified Teacher Status or a teaching degree. Employers typically look for strong subject knowledge, GCSEs or A-levels in relevant areas, and experience working with young people in educational or youth settings.
What does a typical day involve in Teaching Support and Enrichment work?
Days typically involve running small-group tutoring sessions before or after school, supervising homework clubs, preparing learning materials, and leading enrichment activities like science clubs or reading groups. Time is split between direct work with students and preparation tasks like marking practice work or setting up activities.
How does Teaching Support and Enrichment differ from being a teaching assistant?
Teaching Support and Enrichment focuses specifically on additional learning beyond core lessons, often targeting extension work or catch-up support, while teaching assistants primarily support the main classroom teacher during timetabled lessons. Support and enrichment staff usually work outside regular lesson times and have more autonomy in planning their sessions.
What skills matter most in Teaching Support and Enrichment roles?
Strong subject knowledge in the areas being taught is essential, along with the ability to explain concepts in different ways. Patience, adaptability, and skill in building rapport with students who may be struggling or particularly able are crucial for effective sessions.
Can Teaching Support and Enrichment work lead to becoming a qualified teacher?
Yes, many people use these roles as a pathway into teaching by gaining classroom experience and understanding school environments before committing to teacher training. The experience provides valuable insight and can strengthen applications for Initial Teacher Training programmes.
What are the working hours like in Teaching Support and Enrichment?
Hours often include early mornings, lunchtimes, and after-school sessions when enrichment activities and intervention programmes typically run. Many roles are part-time or term-time only, with concentrated activity during exam preparation periods or at times when catch-up support is most needed.
Do Teaching Support and Enrichment staff work only with struggling students?
No, enrichment work frequently involves extending and challenging high-achieving students through advanced projects, competitions, and extension activities. The role covers the full ability range, from intervention support for those falling behind to stretch programmes for gifted students.
What qualifications can improve prospects in Teaching Support and Enrichment?
Higher-level qualifications in specific subjects, specialist training in areas like dyslexia support or English as an Additional Language, and Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications can all strengthen applications. First aid certification and safeguarding training are also valued by employers.
Is Teaching Support and Enrichment work available year-round?
Most positions follow the school calendar, meaning work is term-time only with breaks during school holidays. Some tutoring centres and private providers offer year-round contracts, though demand typically peaks during term time and exam seasons.
What challenges come with Teaching Support and Enrichment work?
Engaging students who attend sessions reluctantly or who feel singled out for extra help requires particular skill. Sessions outside regular school hours mean less structured support from other staff, and measuring progress can be difficult when working with students for limited weekly contact time.