Cover Supervisors/ Teaching Assistant
Job description
Location: Harrow, London
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Opportunities
Salary: Competitive Rates of Pay
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in education? Teaching Personnel is recruiting Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to work across a range of primary, secondary, and SEND schools in Harrow.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff, graduates considering a career in teaching, or individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
The Role
Teaching Assistant
- Support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
- Support students with SEND, EAL, or additional learning needs.
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
Cover Supervisor
- Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
- Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Ensure students remain on task and complete assigned work.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.
- Gain valuable classroom experience across different subjects.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence managing groups of students.
- A positive, proactive, and professional attitude.
- Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Flexible working patterns to suit your schedule.
- Opportunities in primary, secondary, and SEND schools.
- Long-term and permanent positions available.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, an aspiring teacher, or a confident Cover Supervisor looking for your next role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel in Harrow.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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