Cover Teaching Assistant

  • Remedy Education
  • Mar 17, 2026
Contractor Education

Job Description

Cover Teaching Assistant - Primary / SEN
Location: London
Pay: 95 - 115 per day
Start: After Easter Half Term
Contract: Full-time / Flexible cover available

Remedy Education 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

  • Step in to cover staff absences across primary or SEN settings

  • Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis

  • Assist with learning activities, behaviour management and engagement

  • Help maintain a safe, supportive and organised classroom environment

  • 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

  • Is flexible, reliable and confident working in different environments

  • Has strong behaviour management skills

  • Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff

  • Has a proactive and hands-on approach

  • 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.

If you have any questions please call (phone number removed) or ask for Dylan at Remedy Education.