Cover Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £96 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | East London, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 207175 |
Summary
Cover Teaching Assistant - Primary / SEN
Location: London
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Start: After Easter Half Term
Contract: Full-time / Flexible cover available
We are currently recruiting for reliable and adaptable Cover Teaching Assistants to support schools across London after the Easter half term.
This role is ideal for candidates who are confident stepping into different classrooms, supporting a range of pupils, and maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.
The Role
As a Cover Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Provide general classroom support across different year groups
Provide general classroom support across different year groups
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Step in to cover staff absences across primary or SEN settings
Step in to cover staff absences across primary or SEN settings
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Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
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Assist with learning activities, behaviour management and engagement
Assist with learning activities, behaviour management and engagement
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Help maintain a safe, supportive and organised classroom environment
Help maintain a safe, supportive and organised classroom environment
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Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning
Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience working with children in schools, nurseries or care settings
Has experience working with children in schools, nurseries or care settings
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Is flexible, reliable and confident working in different environments
Is flexible, reliable and confident working in different environments
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Has strong behaviour management skills
Has strong behaviour management skills
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Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
-
Has a proactive and hands-on approach
Has a proactive and hands-on approach
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Experience with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH) is highly desirable
Experience with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH) is highly desirable
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience across a variety of schools or for experienced Teaching Assistants who enjoy flexible and varied work.
If you are passionate about supporting children and ready to start after Easter, we would love to hear from you.
Location: London
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Start: After Easter Half Term
Contract: Full-time / Flexible cover available
We are currently recruiting for reliable and adaptable Cover Teaching Assistants to support schools across London after the Easter half term.
This role is ideal for candidates who are confident stepping into different classrooms, supporting a range of pupils, and maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.
The Role
As a Cover Teaching Assistant, you will:
-
Provide general classroom support across different year groups
Provide general classroom support across different year groups
-
Step in to cover staff absences across primary or SEN settings
Step in to cover staff absences across primary or SEN settings
-
Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
-
Assist with learning activities, behaviour management and engagement
Assist with learning activities, behaviour management and engagement
-
Help maintain a safe, supportive and organised classroom environment
Help maintain a safe, supportive and organised classroom environment
-
Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning
Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
-
Has experience working with children in schools, nurseries or care settings
Has experience working with children in schools, nurseries or care settings
-
Is flexible, reliable and confident working in different environments
Is flexible, reliable and confident working in different environments
-
Has strong behaviour management skills
Has strong behaviour management skills
-
Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
-
Has a proactive and hands-on approach
Has a proactive and hands-on approach
-
Experience with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH) is highly desirable
Experience with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH) is highly desirable
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience across a variety of schools or for experienced Teaching Assistants who enjoy flexible and varied work.
If you are passionate about supporting children and ready to start after Easter, we would love to hear from you.