School’s Nearly Out for Summer — Get Your September Education Job Sorted
The school bell is about to ring for the final time in the 2025/26 academic year.
Across London and the Home Counties, classrooms are being tidied, displays are coming down and teachers and support staff are counting the hours until a thoroughly deserved summer break.
But before you switch off completely, it is worth thinking about September.
Schools are already sorting their staffing for the new academic year. Headteachers, SENCOs and school business managers are recruiting teachers, SEN teaching assistants, behaviour mentors, autism support workers, outreach tutors and other education professionals ready for the autumn term.
That makes the summer holidays an excellent time to get your next role lined up.
Whether you want flexible supply teaching, a long-term SEND placement, a fresh start in a different school or a permanent education job, Uniform Education can help you get September sorted before the first inset day arrives.
Uniform Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency in London, working with mainstream schools, SEND schools, alternative provisions, pupil referral units and education services across every London borough and the surrounding Home Counties.
School May Be Finishing, but September Recruitment Is Already Underway
The summer term may be drawing to a close, but schools cannot wait until September to think about staffing.
Vacancies arise for all sorts of reasons. A teacher may be moving schools, a teaching assistant may be starting a new course or a pupil may require additional one-to-one support from the beginning of term.
Schools may already be recruiting for:
September teaching vacancies
Daily and long-term supply teachers
SEN teaching assistants
Learning support assistants
Behaviour mentors
Autism support workers
Outreach and SEND tutors
Cover supervisors
Pastoral and inclusion staff
Maternity cover
Permanent teaching and support roles
Registering during the summer gives you time to complete your paperwork, arrange references and discuss the schools and locations that would genuinely suit you.
It also means you are ready when schools begin confirming interviews, trial days and September start dates.
There is no need to spend the first week of the autumn term frantically refreshing job boards. A little preparation now can make September considerably less stressful.
Why Choose Uniform Education?
Not every education recruitment agency works in the same way.
Uniform Education specialises in recruiting teachers and school support professionals across London and the Home Counties. We work with candidates looking for daily supply, short-term assignments, long-term placements and permanent positions.
Our consultants will speak to you about:
Your qualifications
Your recent work history
Your classroom or support experience
Your preferred age groups
Your subject specialism
Your SEND experience
The types of school you enjoy
The London boroughs you can reach
The Home Counties you can travel to
Your preferred journey time
Your September availability
Your longer-term career plans
That conversation matters.
A job title might look suitable, but the setting, journey or responsibilities may not be right for you. We would rather understand what you need than send you every vacancy that happens to include the word “teacher” or “teaching assistant”.
Start September with an Award-Winning Education Recruitment Agency
Uniform Education has received independent recognition for its recruitment service, compliance standards and contribution to the community.
For candidates, these awards provide reassurance that their registration and placements will be handled properly.
For schools, they demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, reliable staffing and responsible recruitment.
Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025
Uniform Education was named Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Business Awards.
The award recognised our work supplying teachers, SEN teaching assistants, behaviour mentors, tutors and other education professionals to schools across London and the Home Counties.
For teachers and schools searching for the best supply teaching agency in London, independent recognition offers useful evidence that Uniform Education takes its responsibilities seriously.
International CSR Excellence Award 2026
Uniform Education also received a Bronze International CSR Excellence Award in 2026.
The award recognised our commitment to corporate social responsibility, environmental awareness and positive community involvement.
Schools across London continue to need patient, reliable and compassionate SEN teaching assistants.
An SEN teaching assistant helps children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities take part in lessons, build confidence and make progress.
The role may involve:
Providing one-to-one classroom support
Supporting small groups
Helping pupils work towards EHCP targets
Assisting with literacy and numeracy
Supporting speech and communication
Helping pupils manage sensory needs
Supporting emotional regulation
Following individual learning plans
Working with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
Encouraging confidence and independence
Candidates may support pupils with:
Autism
ADHD
Dyslexia
Speech and language needs
Social, emotional and mental-health needs
Physical disabilities
Moderate learning difficulties
Severe learning difficulties
Complex educational needs
Previous school experience is helpful, but it is not the only relevant background.
Experience in care, youth work, psychology, childcare, tutoring, sports coaching or community support can provide valuable transferable skills.
The summer is a particularly useful time to register because schools often confirm individual pupil-support requirements before the autumn term.
Behaviour mentors support pupils who may struggle with attendance, engagement, emotional regulation or behaviour.
These roles may be based in:
Mainstream primary schools
Mainstream secondary schools
SEMH schools
Pupil referral units
Alternative provisions
SEND settings
Inclusion teams
Pastoral departments
A behaviour mentor may:
Deliver one-to-one mentoring
Build positive relationships with pupils
Support behaviour plans
Help pupils manage difficult emotions
Encourage classroom participation
Support improved attendance
Help pupils deal with conflict
Work with teaching and pastoral staff
Act as a consistent adult role model
Behaviour mentor positions can suit people with experience in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care, community support, policing or other roles requiring calmness and resilience.
Autism support workers help autistic children and young people access education, understand routines and develop communication, social and independent-living skills.
Every autistic pupil is different. A good support worker takes time to understand the individual rather than using the same approach with everyone.
Responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils during lessons
Using visual timetables
Supporting alternative communication methods
Helping pupils manage sensory needs
Preparing pupils for changes
Supporting transitions between activities
Encouraging positive social interaction
Supporting emotional regulation
Assisting with personal care when required
Working with teachers, therapists and families
Patience, consistency and straightforward communication are essential.
Our aim is to find placements that work for the candidate, the school and the pupil receiving support.
September Education Jobs Across Every London Borough
Uniform Education supports schools and candidates across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London.
Vacancies change regularly, so candidates should register their preferred areas and be realistic about the journeys they can manage each day.
North London Education Jobs
Uniform Education recruits across:
Barnet
Camden
Enfield
Haringey
Harrow
Islington
Opportunities may include teaching jobs, SEN teaching assistant work, behaviour mentor positions, supply work and tutoring roles.
East London Education Jobs
East London coverage includes:
Barking and Dagenham
Hackney
Havering
Newham
Redbridge
Tower Hamlets
Waltham Forest
These boroughs include mainstream schools, academies, SEND settings, pupil referral units and alternative provisions.
South and South-East London Education Jobs
Uniform Education recruits across:
Bexley
Bromley
Croydon
Greenwich
Lambeth
Lewisham
Southwark
Sutton
Candidates may find supply teaching, classroom support, SEND, behaviour mentor and outreach tutoring vacancies across these areas.
South-West London Education Jobs
South-West London coverage includes:
Kingston upon Thames
Merton
Richmond upon Thames
Wandsworth
Temporary, long-term and permanent roles may be available across mainstream and specialist schools.
West and North-West London Education Jobs
Uniform Education recruits across:
Brent
Ealing
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hillingdon
Hounslow
Kensington and Chelsea
Candidates looking for West London teaching jobs, TA jobs or supply work can discuss realistic travel areas with a consultant.
Central London Education Jobs
Central London coverage includes:
City of London
Westminster
The wider Central London area also connects with Camden, Islington, Hackney, Southwark, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Wandsworth.
Uniform Education also supports recruitment across the Home Counties and the wider London commuter area.
Core locations include:
Berkshire
Buckinghamshire
Essex
Hertfordshire
Kent
Surrey
Depending on school demand, roles may also become available in Bedfordshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Education Jobs in Berkshire
Opportunities may be available around:
Slough
Windsor
Maidenhead
Bracknell
Reading
Wokingham
Roles may include teaching, SEND support, tutoring and general school support.
Education Jobs in Buckinghamshire
Uniform Education may recruit for schools and specialist provisions around:
High Wycombe
Beaconsfield
Aylesbury
Amersham
Chesham
Marlow
Education Jobs in Essex
Candidates may find vacancies linked to East London and the wider commuter network, including:
Supply teacher jobs
SEN teaching assistant jobs
Behaviour mentor jobs
SEND support roles
Tutoring positions
Permanent teaching jobs
Education Jobs in Hertfordshire
Education jobs may be available around:
Watford
Borehamwood
St Albans
Hemel Hempstead
Hatfield
Potters Bar
These areas can be accessible from North and North-West London.
Education Jobs in Kent
Kent borders South-East London and contains a wide range of mainstream schools, SEND settings and alternative provisions.
Candidates should include their preferred towns and maximum journey time when registering.
Education Jobs in Surrey
Candidates may find education opportunities around:
Guildford
Woking
Epsom
Reigate
Redhill
Weybridge
Runnymede
Surrey Heath
Current availability depends on school demand, so it is worth sending your CV even when the precise role you want is not yet advertised.
Daily Supply, Long-Term and Permanent School Work
Daily Supply Work
Daily supply gives teachers and support staff flexibility.
It can suit people who want to decide when they work, gain experience in different schools or return gradually after a career break.
Short-Term School Placements
Short-term roles may cover:
Staff illness
Training days
Temporary absence
Additional pupil support
Short-term increases in demand
A placement may last one day, several weeks or anything in between.
Long-Term Education Jobs
Long-term placements commonly last for a term, an academic year or until a permanent member of staff returns.
They provide greater continuity and allow candidates to become properly involved in school life.
Permanent School Jobs
Permanent roles are suitable for candidates ready to make a longer-term commitment to a school, academy, SEND setting or alternative provision.
Uniform Education recruits for daily supply, temporary, long-term and permanent positions.
Why Summer Is a Good Time to Prepare for September
The summer break gives you time to organise your next move without trying to fit everything around a full teaching week.
Registering before September gives you time to:
Update your CV
Contact referees
Find your qualification certificates
Complete compliance paperwork
Confirm your DBS status
Discuss preferred locations
Consider different types of school
Prepare for interviews
Confirm your start date
Decide what you want from your next role
You can still enjoy your summer.
Getting registered simply means that the practical work is underway, rather than leaving everything until the first week of term.
What Makes the Best Supply Teaching Agency in London?
People searching for the best supply teaching agency in London should look beyond the number of vacancies on a website.
A reliable teaching agency should provide:
Straightforward communication
Accurate job information
Suitable local opportunities
Clear information about pay
Support with compliance
Consultants who understand schools
Contact during placements
Roles suited to your experience
Practical career advice
Respect for your availability
You should not feel pressured to accept a role that is wrong for you.
A good consultant should explain the school, duties, location and working arrangements so that you can make a sensible decision.
Uniform Education’s recognition as Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025, alongside its CSR and REC achievements, provides independent evidence of its standards.
Schools recruit throughout the year, but the final weeks of the summer term and the school holidays are important periods for September recruitment.
Registering early allows more time for compliance checks, interviews and conversations about suitable schools.
What would an educator search for when looking for a new job?
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Which London boroughs does Uniform Education cover?
Uniform Education supports recruitment across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London.
Vacancies depend on current school demand and candidate availability.
Does Uniform Education recruit across the Home Counties?
Yes. Uniform Education works across London and the surrounding Home Counties, including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey.
Can I work in a school without previous classroom experience?
Some positions require specific school experience or teaching qualifications.
However, some support roles may consider experience from care, youth work, tutoring, childcare, psychology, mentoring or sports coaching.
Do I need a DBS check?
People working with children will normally require an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The recruitment team will explain the requirements for the role.
Does Uniform Education offer permanent jobs?
Yes. Uniform Education recruits for daily supply, temporary, long-term and permanent education positions.
