Are you looking for flexible work in schools that fits around studying, parenting, or other commitments?

LTS is recruiting Cover Teaching Assistants to support primary schools on a day-to-day basis across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND).

The Role

As a Cover Teaching Assistant, you will provide short-notice classroom support when schools require additional staffing. 

This role suits candidates who are flexible, reliable, and confident working in different school settings.

You will be expected to:

  • Be available to be contacted from 7:00am on working days
  • Accept short-notice bookings (sometimes confirmed the day before, but not guaranteed)
  • Travel to local schools up to 1 hour from your home address
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils’ learning, well being, and engagement in the classroom
  • Work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff
  • Support pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs
  • Assist with Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
  • Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and participation
  • Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour
  • Supervise pupils and ensure safety at all times

Requirements:

  • Availability for a minimum of 2 days per week, Monday to Friday
  • Working hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
  • Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting
  • A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
  • Flexible, proactive, and professional approach

Pay & Benefits:

  • £90–£93 per day
  • Weekly pay
  • Term-time only
  • Flexible working to suit your availability
  • Experience across a range of local schools

Apply Now

If you’re interested in flexible cover work and have relevant experience, apply today. We are keen to get suitable candidates working as soon as possible.

LTS Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to our stringent vetting process including reference and background checks and the necessary qualifications. You must also either be on the DBS Update Service or willing to apply for a new DBS.

If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check must also be provided for any country you have resided in for 6 months of more within the last 5 years.

LTS Group promotes equal opportunities. Because of this, we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.