Supply Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme (not specified)

CPD training opportunities

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to support local primary schools in Harrow with day-to-day and short-term staffing requirements. You may work in EYFS, KS1, KS2 or within an SEN support role, depending on your skills and preferences.

This part-time temporary role offers flexible bookings during term-time. You will help pupils settle in, support activities, deliver short interventions, and provide feedback to the class teacher at the end of the day.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children or young people.
• Genuine interest in primary education.
• Reliable attendance and professional conduct.
• Ability to work in unfamiliar classrooms with a patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils and helping them settle into learning.
• Supporting teacher-led activities and independent work.
• Encouraging pupils who lack confidence or concentration.
• Delivering short interventions with guidance from the teacher.
• Helping children with communication or learning needs.
• Reinforcing classroom expectations and positive behaviour.
• Assisting with displays, equipment and learning resources.
• Providing feedback to the class teacher at the end of the day.

Skills

Experience with children

Interest in primary education

Reliable attendance

Professional conduct

Job description

Position: Supply Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Part-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Location: Harrow, London, UK

Salary: £90–£100 per day

Hours: Flexible, term-time school bookings

Build Your Primary School Experience

Are you a capable and enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in Harrow?

Teach Now is recruiting teaching assistants to support local primary schools with day-to-day and short-term staffing requirements. You may work in EYFS, KS1, KS2 or within an SEN support role, depending on your skills and preferences.

Every Supply Teaching Assistant booking is different. You could be helping children practise phonics one day and supporting a pupil with additional needs the next. This variety makes the role ideal for candidates who enjoy learning, adapting and meeting new school communities.

Your Role May Include

• Welcoming pupils and helping them settle into learning
• Supporting teacher-led activities and independent work
• Encouraging pupils who lack confidence or concentration
• Delivering short interventions with guidance from the teacher
• Helping children with communication or learning needs
• Reinforcing classroom expectations and positive behaviour
• Assisting with displays, equipment and learning resources
• Providing feedback to the class teacher at the end of the day

Essential Criteria

Candidates should have:

• Recent experience working with children or young people
• A genuine interest in primary education
• Reliable attendance and professional conduct
• The confidence to work in unfamiliar classrooms
• A patient and inclusive approach
• The right to work in the UK
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Candidates with school-based experience, an education qualification or SEN knowledge may be considered for the higher end of the advertised rate.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is 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