Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking flexible and enthusiastic full-time Teaching Assistants for roles in Hillingdon starting September/October 2025. Candidates should have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, and while experience working with children is not essential, it is advantageous. The role is suitable for those considering teacher training in the future, offering several benefits including regular training and competitive pay.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification or degree.
• Experience in supporting children or adults with SEN is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom for primary and secondary education.
• Support children in academic and personal development.
• Participate in teacher training programs in the future.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Experience working with children

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 3)

University degree

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant- Hillingdon

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Hillingdon (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in September/October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Hillingdon, 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 Hillingdon.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Hillingdon.
• Teaching assistant roles in Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon with a September/October 2025 start, please apply today.

Qualifications

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.