Types of Work

Teaching Assistants and Nursery Nurses

In nursery and primary schools most classes now have a teaching assistant or nursery nurse who works alongside the class teacher. Special needs schools have a particularly high demand for teaching assistants. Teaching assistants typically require a National Vocational Qualification or a first degree. Apply Now.

Learning Support Assistants

Secondary schools now rely heavily on learning support assistants to help deliver the curriculum. These range from laboratory and ICT technicians through to engineers, linguists and music specialists. Typical qualifications required are a first degree, ‘A’ level, vocational training or practical experience in a related industry or field. Apply Now.

Exam Invigilators

At certain times of the year (January and February for mock exams and May and June for the real thing) secondary schools require exam invigilators. Typical qualifications are reliability and common sense. TimePlan provides training in exam invigilation. Apply Now.

Cover Supervisors

TimePlan also provides cover supervisor jobs in secondary schools. Cover supervisors are responsible looking after the classes and delivering pre-prepared lessons when teachers are on short-term absence. Cover supervisor jobs are a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain teaching and classroom experience before completing a PGCE. Apply Now.

Interpreters

TimePlan is currently recruiting interpreters for schools and other education services throughout the UK. We provide interpreters and translators for various assignments in schools including parents' evenings, assessments, school open days and to support bilingual pupils throughout the school day. We can offer translating and interpreting in many different languages. Depending on the assignment interpreters can be required for part time (hourly) work or long term work as bilingual assistants. Apply Now.

Secretarial, Administrative and Finance Staff

Schools always require secretarial, administrative and financial staff on either a temporary or permanent basis. Typical qualifications required are typing and secretarial skills, accounting or experience in administration. Apply Now.

Site and Midday Supervisors

Site supervisors are required for a variety of school building security and maintenance tasks. Midday supervisors are required to supervise pupils during lunch times. Apply Now.