Supply Teaching Assistant

Teach Now Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking passionate Supply Teaching Assistants for flexible part-time, temporary work in Enfield, North London. Roles include general classroom support, one-to-one SEND assistance, and intervention work across EYFS to KS2.

You’ll work on varied assignments and choose when you work. Requirements include recent school-based experience, strong English, reliability, and DBS status (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• English proficiency in spoken and written English
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Patience and a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different school systems
• Right to work in the UK and DBS requirements
• Two professional references
• Desirable Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with lessons and classroom organisation
• Work with individuals or groups needing extra explanation
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged in learning
• Assist phonics, reading, writing or numeracy activities
• Support pupils with SEND in line with school guidance
• Prepare resources and maintain an organised learning environment
• Supervise pupils during transitions, breaks and lunchtimes
• Promote positive behaviour and respectful relationships
• Report concerns promptly to staff

Skills

English proficiency

Reliable attendance

Patience

Adapting to school systems

Follow instructions

References available

Right to work in the UK

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 teaching-assistant qualification

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistant – Enfield Location: Enfield, North London Contract: Part-time, temporary and flexible Start date: From 1 September 2026 Pay: £90–£100 per day Key stages: EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Flexible Classroom Work with Real Purpose Teach Now is seeking enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants for flexible assignments in primary schools throughout Enfield. This opportunity is ideal for experienced teaching assistants who want to choose when they work, gain experience in different settings or fit school hours around existing commitments. Bookings may include general classroom support, one-to-one SEND assistance, intervention work or additional help during particularly busy periods. No two days will be identical. You might help Reception pupils settle into morning routines, support phonics in Year 1 or guide a small group through a Year 6 mathematics task.

Your Day Could Include

• Supporting the teacher with lessons and classroom organisation
• Working with individuals or groups who need additional explanation
• Helping pupils remain focused and involved in learning
• Supporting phonics, reading, writing or numeracy activities
• Assisting children with SEND in line with school guidance
• Preparing resources and maintaining an organised learning environment
• Supervising pupils during transitions, breaktimes or lunchtimes
• Promoting positive behaviour and respectful relationships
• Reporting concerns promptly to the appropriate member of staff

We Are Looking For

• Recent experience supporting children in a school, nursery or relevant setting
• A good standard of spoken and written English
• Confidence working with children of different ages and abilities
• Patience, initiative and a positive approach
• The ability to follow instructions and adapt to different school systems
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• The right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Two appropriate professional references
• A Level 2 or Level 3 teaching-assistant qualification is desirable but not always essential where applicants have strong and relevant experience

Why Choose Flexible Supply?

Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.