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Cover Teaching Assistant

Job details
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

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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
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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.

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