Cover Teaching Assistant – Harrow
Location: Harrow, West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Supply / Cover (Flexible, Term-Time Only)
A supportive local education service in Harrow is looking for Cover Teaching Assistants to provide flexible support across mainstream primary schools. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who have SEN and additional needs, helping them engage and achieve in a variety of classroom settings.
About the Role
As a Cover Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
• Assist with communication strategies such as visual supports, Makaton, PECS, or AAC
• Support differentiated learning and classroom activities
• Help pupils with emotional regulation, independence, and social skills
• Provide personal care and mobility support where required
• Adapt confidently to different classrooms and schools across Harrow
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
About You
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable supporting personal care or physical needs if required
• Flexible and confident working across multiple schools
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)
What’s on Offer
• Immediate start – available ASAP
• Flexible supply / cover work across mainstream schools in Harrow
• Supportive and collaborative school environments
• SEN-focused CPD and training opportunities
• Experience working with a variety of pupils and classroom settings
• A highly rewarding role making a real difference each day