Location: Islington, London
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Part Time, Temporary / Supply
Start Date: September 2026
If you enjoy supporting children but want more control over when and where you work, a Supply Teaching Assistant role in Islington could be an excellent fit.
Teach Now is recruiting dependable teaching assistants to provide flexible cover in primary schools across the borough. You could be supporting a class one day, working with an intervention group the next or providing focused assistance to a pupil with SEN.
Your Role
Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Assist teachers during lessons and classroom activities.
Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
Help pupils remain focused, engaged and confident.
Support children with additional educational needs where required.
Promote positive behaviour and respectful relationships.
Adapt quickly to different classroom routines.
About You
You will ideally have:
Previous school, childcare or education experience.
A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification, although strong experience will also be considered.
Confidence working with primary-aged children.
Patience and good communication skills.
A professional and dependable attitude.
Enhanced DBS clearance and the right to work in the UK.
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
Salary description
£85.00 - £100.00 per day