Reliability
Candidates screened for punctuality, teamwork, and calm communication under pressure.
All sectors
Teachers & schools
Support & Admin
The people who keep schools running
Behind-the-scenes talent. Front-line impact.
At a glance
Support roles are often the first to feel staffing pressure. We help you fill them without lowering your expectations.
Classrooms depend on capable support staff, efficient offices, and well-maintained sites. We recruit teaching assistants, administrators, technicians, and facilities teams who understand school rhythms.
Classroom-ready TAs
Assistants who understand safeguarding, small-group work, and teacher collaboration.
Professional office teams
Reception, finance, and attendance staff comfortable with parents and compliance.
Site and technical cover
Caretakers, premises staff, and IT technicians for safe, functioning buildings.
What makes a good match
Why support & admin settings choose NL Education
Support recruitment deserves the same attention as teaching. We know how much schools rely on these roles day to day.
School systems
Experience with SIMS, Arbor, ParentMail, and other common platforms where relevant.
Flexible contracts
Permanent, term-time, and temporary cover options to match your budget cycles.
How we work
Placing support and admin staff
Straightforward recruitment for roles that keep your school moving.
- 01
Clarify the role
Hours, term-time patterns, systems knowledge, and any pupil contact requirements.
- 02
Introduce strong candidates
Interviews arranged with profiles that highlight relevant school experience.
- 03
Settle them in
Induction pointers and follow-up to make sure the fit works for everyone.
Roles we place
Support roles we recruit
Non-teaching appointments across phases and settings.
Classroom support
- Teaching assistants and learning support assistants
- Higher level teaching assistants
- Exam access arrangements support
Office and front of house
- School administrators and receptionists
- Attendance and admissions officers
- Finance and HR administrators
Site and operations
- Caretakers and premises managers
- Catering and lunchtime supervisors
- Transport and wraparound coordinators
Technical and specialist
- Science and DT technicians
- IT support staff
- Library and resource managers
Safeguarding
Support staff and safeguarding
Many support roles involve direct contact with children. Our vetting standards match those expectations.
Full compliance
DBS, references, and identity checks for every role with pupil access.
Role-appropriate briefing
Guidance on boundaries, confidentiality, and reporting routes before day one.
Consistent standards
The same safeguarding rigour whether the booking is one day or permanent.
Recruit support or admin staff
Tell us which roles you need to fill and we will respond within one working day.
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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.