Teaching Assistant. Job in Islington Education & Training Jobs

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for full-time roles starting in December 2025. These positions are in excellent schools in Islington and require excellent numeracy and literacy skills. Experience with children is not essential but is advantageous. Candidates should hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification or a university degree. The roles suit those who aspire to undertake teacher training in the future. Competitive pay and regular training are offered.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout your placement

Qualifications

• Must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Prior experience working with children is advantageous.
• Holding a teaching assistant qualification or relevant degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in a classroom setting.
• Support children or adults with SEN.
• Engage in regular training provided by TimePlan Education.

Skills

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Experience with children

Relevant experience in dance, drama, sports, youth work, or arts

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification (CACHE Level 3) or university degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Islington

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

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Islington, 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 Islington.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Islington.
• Teaching assistant roles in Islington 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 Islington with a December 2025 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.