Teaching Assistant Jobs

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Looking for Teaching Assistant roles in schools across London and Greater London? We place Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) into supply and longer-term classroom support roles. Whether you’re already working in education or looking to take your next step, we help you find placements where your skills are valued and supported.

Schools come to us when they have TA school vacancies and teaching assistant vacancies and we have the best teachers for them.

Working with pupils and students with special educational needs is both very rewarding and at times challenging. We make sure that you’re supported the whole way. We’re proud to work with great teachers and help them get TA jobs.

We’re consistently told we’re the best agency for UK teaching jobs by both our teachers and our schools. So if you’re a TA who wants to have an impact, get in touch with Impact Teachers.

What a Teaching Assistant Does

Teaching Assistants (TAs) support teachers in the classroom by helping pupils engage with learning activities, assisting with group or one-to-one support, and contributing to positive behaviour and learning environments. This role includes supporting literacy and numeracy activities, reinforcing classroom instructions, and working with small groups or individual learners under the direction of teachers.

Skills & Experience That Help

Successful Teaching Assistants typically demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patience and ability to work with learners of different abilities
  • Teamwork with teaching staff and support teams
  • A proactive and adaptable approach to classroom tasks
  • Willingness to engage in safeguarding compliance and DBS checks

Teacher Support Roles We Place

We place a range of classroom support roles including:

TA vs LSA vs HLTA — What’s the Difference?

  • TA: Assists in general classroom tasks and supports teachers with lesson delivery.
  • LSA: Works more intensively with individual learners, often providing additional support where needed.
  • HLTA: Undertakes more advanced support, including small group leadership and classroom duties under direction.

Career Progression

Many Teaching Assistants develop their careers over time, progressing into roles such as:

Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits of registering with the UK’s top rated teacher recruitment agency:

  • We’re available at any time – just give us a call
  • We have a roster of local teachers and TAs carefully vetted for experience and safeguarding checks
  • ID sent to you before the teacher arrives for your peace of mind
  • Our extensive range of high-quality staff are available to cover short, long term and permanent vacancies when you need them
  • Many of our expert agency staff worked as teachers and understand the needs of the teaching environment
  • We secure the highest quality teachers early on, ready for your school

Support, Compliance & Placement Guidance

Our team supports you through the compliance steps required for classroom support roles, including DBS checks and right-to-work verification. We work closely with schools to ensure expectations are clear and placements are supportive, so you can focus on supporting pupils effectively.

Interested in SEN Support Roles?

Many Teaching Assistants and LSAs choose to specialise in SEN (Special Educational Needs) settings. If you’re passionate about supporting learners with additional needs, explore our SEN Teaching Assistant jobs page for roles in specialist provisions and inclusive schools across London and Greater London.

Helpful Resources for Teaching Assistants

To strengthen your application or prepare for TA roles, see:

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