Teaching Assistant Recruitment
HLTA, Level 3 and SEN-experienced teaching assistants for UK primary, secondary and special schools.
From classroom support to specialist 1:1 SEN provision, GAC Education matches qualified, experienced teaching assistants with schools across the UK. Day to day cover, long term assignments and permanent hires, all from a single trusted partner.
Every TA we put forward is matched to your phase, your behaviour expectations and your specific support need, then enhanced DBS checked and reference verified before they walk through your gate.
Schools across the North West and Yorkshire can book teaching assistants through our local desks: Merseyside and Cheshire on 0151 404 9965 and Yorkshire on 0113 460 1938. See all the areas we cover.
What we offer
HLTA & Level 3 qualified
Plus Level 2 TAs, graduate TAs and aspiring teachers gaining classroom hours.
EYFS to KS5
Primary, secondary and college-age cover, including subject and intervention support.
SEN experience available
Team Teach, PECS, Makaton, EHCP-led 1:1 and behaviour mentor specialists.
Same-day cover
Day-to-day and short-notice teaching assistant cover.
Permanent or supply
Flexible terms including try-before-you-hire for long-term roles.
Safer recruitment checked
Enhanced DBS, prohibition checks, identity and references on every candidate.
Who we work with
How TA bookings work
Tell us the role
Phase, key stage, support type and any specific training requirements.
Match
Shortlist drawn from our vetted, locally-known TA pool.
Confirm
Confirm the candidate, we handle DBS, references and timesheets.
Check-in
Mid-assignment review to ensure the placement is working for the class.
Vetting & safeguarding
Every TA passes our full safer-recruitment process, with checks that follow KCSIE 2026.
- Enhanced DBS check
- DfE prohibition list check
- Two written professional references
- Right-to-work & identity verified in person
- Qualification certificates verified
- Safeguarding interview & induction
Frequently asked questions
What qualifications do your TAs hold?
We supply Level 2, Level 3 and HLTA-qualified teaching assistants, plus experienced TAs working towards qualifications. We also place graduate TAs and aspiring teachers gaining classroom experience.
Can you supply teaching assistants for SEN provision?
Yes. SEN-experienced TAs and 1:1s are a core part of our service. See our SEN recruitment page for more detail on specialisms.
How quickly can a TA be on-site?
We arrange day-to-day and long-term TA cover. Long-term assignments begin once vetting is confirmed.
Do you supply TAs for primary and secondary?
Yes. EYFS through to KS5, including subject-support TAs, intervention TAs, behaviour mentors and exam access arrangement support.
Are TAs DBS checked?
Candidates go through our safeguarding and vetting process before we put them forward to a school. Our DBS & safeguarding page explains how it works.
Can you supply behaviour-mentor TAs?
Yes. Behaviour mentors and pastoral TAs are part of our pool, Team Teach trained where required, with experience supporting SEMH and complex behaviour profiles.
Do you supply TAs for exam access arrangements?
Yes, scribes, readers and prompt support TAs trained in JCQ access arrangements for GCSE and A-level exam seasons.
Can a TA convert to a permanent contract?
Yes. Many of our long-term TA assignments convert to permanent, a low-risk way to assess fit before committing.
Need a teaching assistant?
Tell us the role and we'll match the right TA quickly.