Job Description:

Position: Supply Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Part-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Hours: Flexible school-day assignments during term time
Flexible Teaching Assistant Opportunities

Teach Now is expanding its team of dependable Supply Teaching Assistants working across primary schools in Barnet.

This flexible role is suitable for experienced teaching assistants who want to choose their working days, gain experience in different schools or balance education work with other commitments.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you may support pupils in EYFS, KS1 or KS2. Bookings can include general classroom assistance, small-group interventions and support for pupils with special educational needs.

Typical Duties

• Supporting the class teacher with daily learning activities
  
• Working with individuals and small groups
  
• Helping pupils remain engaged and complete their work
  
• Supporting reading, phonics, writing and basic mathematics
  
• Assisting pupils with SEN or additional learning needs
  
• Preparing resources and maintaining an organised classroom
  
• Supervising pupils during transitions and break periods
  
• Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies
  

Who Should Apply?

We would like to hear from candidates who have:

• At least six months of recent experience supporting children
  
• Primary school, nursery, SEN or youth-work experience
  
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
  
• A calm, patient and encouraging approach
  
• The ability to follow instructions and use initiative
  
• The right to work in the UK
  
• A strong commitment to safeguarding
  

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential for every booking.

Benefits of Supply Work

• Choose the days you are available
  
• Experience different year groups and school settings
  
• Develop your classroom and SEN support skills
  
• Access short-term and longer-term opportunities
  
• Receive ongoing guidance from your Teach Now consultant
  

Rates are based on qualifications, experience and the requirements of each assignment.

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. We:

• 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

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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.