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 May Include

• 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

Candidates should have:

• 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
  

Candidates with school-based experience, an education qualification or SEN knowledge may be considered for the higher end of the advertised rate.

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.