Supply Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend bonus

CPD training

Agency wage parity

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in Harrow is seeking a reliable Supply Teaching Assistant to support primary schools on a flexible, part-time basis. You may work in EYFS, KS1, KS2 or SEN support, with day-to-day or short-term bookings.

The role involves welcoming pupils, supporting activities, running short interventions, and helping with learning resources. A safeguarding mindset and right to work in the UK are required. Training and a dedicated consultant are provided.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children or young people.
• Genuine interest in primary education.
• Reliable attendance and professional conduct.
• Confidence to work in unfamiliar classrooms.
• Patient and inclusive approach.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

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

Child experience

Interest in teaching

Reliability

Adaptability

Patience & inclusion

Right to work UK

Safeguarding knowledge

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

• 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

• 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

Why work via Teach Now?

• 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.

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.