Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in Barnet, starting January 2026. Previous experience working with children is not essential, but any relevant experience, such as dance or sports, would be beneficial. You must hold a teaching assistant qualification or a university degree. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are required. This role is ideal for individuals contemplating teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Experience in dance, drama, sports, youth work, or arts advantageous.
• Should hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification or a university degree.
• Keenness to pursue teacher training in the future is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering lessons and assisting students.
• Engage with children in a variety of educational activities.
• Provide support to children or adults with special educational needs if necessary.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Excellent literacy skills

Relevant experience with children or young people

Education

CACHE Level 3 qualification

University degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Barnet

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Barnet (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in January 2026.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Barnet, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Barnet.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Barnet.
• Teaching assistant roles in Barnet schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.
• If you are interested in a teaching assistant role in Barnet with a January 2026 start, please apply today.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.