TITLE: Teaching support staff needed for FLEXIBLE work in secondary schools across London.

Principal Education is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to work as teaching assistants and unqualified cover teachers in secondary schools across London. These are flexible daily supply roles – you choose when you’re available. No formal teaching qualifications are required, though previous experience working with young people is highly desirable.

The roles:

• Teaching Assistant: Support small groups of pupils with SEN or behavioural needs, or provide 1:1 support to help create an inclusive classroom.
• Unqualified Cover Teacher: Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher, managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.

What you MUST demonstrate:

• Right to work in the UK
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to support pupils with SEN and behavioural challenges
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Calmness under pressure
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Overseas police clearance if you’ve lived abroad for 6+ months in the last 5 years
• Based in London or within a commutable distance

Pay and benefits:

• £100–£130 per day for flexible daily work
• Higher rates for ongoing roles, aligned with the school’s pay scale
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and develop a career in education

Apply now:
To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Drew Agyeman at drew.agyeman@principal-education.co.uk or call 0203 916 5126. To speed things along, you can get set-up on our bespoke App by clicking this link – APP – It only takes 60 seconds!

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application.