Special needs teaching assistant
Full-timeLondon
£120 per day
London & England
Teaching talent.Trusted placements.
NL Education places teachers, support staff, and school leaders where they can do their best work, with a consultant who stays involved from first call to first day.
Or speak with a consultant- 2,500+
- Teachers placed
- 10+
- Years in education
- 300+
- Partner schools
Choose your path
Looking for a role?
Browse live vacancies or register your CV. We match you with schools across London and England that fit your experience and ambitions.
For teachersHiring for your school?
From daily cover to permanent appointments, tell us what you need and we will send vetted, safeguarding-checked candidates quickly.
For schoolsWhere we recruit
Every phase. Every role.
Dedicated consultants for each area of education, so you speak to someone who understands your sector, not a generalist inbox.
Teachers & schools
Early Years & Primary
From nursery practitioners to Key Stage 2 class teachers, including permanent roles, maternity cover, and teaching assistant placements in primary settings.
- EYFS
- KS1 & KS2
- Teaching assistants
Teachers & schools
Secondary
Subject specialists and departmental leads across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, covering core curriculum, vocational routes, and sixth-form appointments.
- All subjects
- HoD roles
- KS3–KS5
Teachers & schools
SEND
Teachers and support staff for special schools and SEN provision in mainstream settings, including 1:1 support and inclusion specialists.
- SEN teachers
- 1:1 support
- Special schools
Primarily schools
Supply & Cover
Same-day and planned cover across London and England, from daily supply and short-term bookings to longer cover for absence or recruitment gaps.
- Daily supply
- Short-term
- Long-term cover
Primarily schools
Leadership
Headteacher, deputy head, and senior leadership searches with discreet, thorough recruitment and structured support for candidates and governing bodies.
- Headteacher
- Deputy head
- Trust roles
Teachers & schools
Support & Admin
Non-classroom staff who keep schools running, including teaching assistants, office teams, and site support across primary, secondary, and SEND settings.
- TAs & LSA
- Admin staff
- Site support
Live roles
Latest vacancies
A snapshot of current teaching and school support roles. Swipe or use the arrows to browse, then open any vacancy for full details.
What we deliver
Built around how schools actually hire
Whether you need cover by morning or a headteacher by September, our team adapts to your timeline, not the other way around.
We work to your deadlines
- Cover by morning
- Permanent hires for September
- Leadership on your schedule
Same-day responseFast supply cover
When a teacher calls in sick, you need someone reliable in the classroom today, not tomorrow. Our supply desk responds quickly with vetted candidates across London and England.
Long-term placementsPermanent recruitment
We manage the full search for long-term roles, from NQT appointments to senior leadership, with shortlists built around your school culture and the candidate's career goals.
Fully compliantSafeguarding first
Every candidate goes through rigorous checks aligned with safer recruitment guidance. Schools receive full compliance documentation before anyone steps through the door.
Beyond offer stageSupport that continues
Interview prep, honest feedback, and a handover that does not end at offer stage. We stay in touch because a good placement is one where both sides thrive.
Need staffing support for your school? We respond the same working day.
Why NL Education
We recruit in education because we know education
Generalist agencies treat teaching like any other job. We do not. Our consultants understand timetables, Ofsted pressure, and what makes a school a good place to work.
That means honest conversations, realistic matches, and support that carries on after the contract is signed.
- One-to-one career consultation
- Vetted school partners
- Interview preparation
- Support after you start
From our teachers
Placements that speak for themselves
“I'd been looking for months without much luck. Within two weeks of registering, NL Education had put me forward for three roles. The Hackney position was a perfect fit, with small class sizes and supportive leadership.”
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A.P.Reception teacher, Hackney
“Straightforward and honest throughout. They explained which schools were hiring for September, helped with my CV, and gave me proper feedback after each interview.”
“Needed flexible work around family commitments. NL Education found me regular supply, sometimes for a few days and sometimes for a half-term.”
Refer a teacher, earn £200
Know someone looking for their next role? Put them in touch. When they start a new position through us, we will send you £200 as a thank you.
Ready when you are
Let's find the right match, whether you are a teacher or a school.
Tell us what you are looking for and a member of our team will be in touch within one working day. No generic job alerts, just a proper conversation.