Registering with a teaching agency can help you find work in schools more quickly and confidently.
Whether you are a teacher, teaching assistant, cover supervisor, graduate or school support candidate, an education recruitment agency can match you with local school opportunities.
At Milk Education, we support candidates looking for teaching jobs, supply work, teaching assistant roles, SEND support jobs and long-term school placements.
Here is what to expect when you register with a teaching agency.
Why register with a teaching agency?
A teaching agency connects educators and school support staff with schools that need temporary, long-term or permanent staff.
Registering with an agency can help you:
- Find local school jobs
- Access daily supply work
- Explore long-term placements
- Apply for teaching assistant roles
- Find SEND support jobs
- Gain classroom experience
- Receive career guidance
- Manage your availability
- Access CPD and training opportunities
A good agency will take time to understand your experience, goals and preferred working pattern.
Who can register with a teaching agency?
Teaching agencies support a wide range of candidates, including:
- Qualified teachers
- Early career teachers
- Teaching assistants
- SEND teaching assistants
- Learning support assistants
- Cover supervisors
- Graduates
- Tutors
- Youth workers
- Care workers
- Candidates changing career into education
If you are unsure which role suits you, Milk Education can talk through your experience and help you explore suitable options.
Step 1: Submit your details
The first step is usually completing a registration form or contacting the agency.
You may be asked for:
- Your name
- Contact details
- Location
- Availability
- Experience
- Preferred roles
- Preferred school settings
- Qualifications
- Right-to-work status
This helps the agency understand what type of work you are looking for.
Step 2: Speak with a recruitment consultant
After registering, you will usually speak with a recruitment consultant.
This conversation helps the agency learn more about you.
They may ask about:
- Your work history
- Education experience
- Qualifications
- Skills
- Career goals
- Availability
- Travel preferences
- School preferences
- SEND experience
- Behaviour management confidence
Be honest about your experience and what you are looking for. This helps the agency match you with suitable roles.
Step 3: Complete compliance checks
Before you can work in a school, compliance checks must be completed.
These may include:
- Identity checks
- Right-to-work checks
- DBS checks
- Reference checks
- Qualification checks
- Employment history checks
- Safeguarding requirements
- Overseas police checks where needed
These checks help protect pupils, schools and candidates.
Step 4: Share your CV and documents
You will usually need to provide an up-to-date CV and relevant documents.
Documents may include:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Right-to-work documents
- DBS certificate
- Qualification certificates
- References
- National Insurance details
- Training certificates
- Teaching qualification details, if applicable
Having these ready can speed up the registration process.
Step 5: Discuss suitable roles
Once your profile and checks are underway, the agency can discuss suitable roles with you.
This may include:
- Supply teaching jobs
- Teaching assistant jobs
- SEND teaching assistant jobs
- Learning support assistant roles
- Cover supervisor jobs
- Graduate school roles
- Long-term placements
- Permanent opportunities
Milk Education will speak with you about roles that match your experience, location and availability.
Step 6: Prepare for your first school placement
Before your first placement, make sure you understand:
- The school location
- Start time
- Dress code
- Who to report to
- Role expectations
- Safeguarding procedures
- Behaviour policy
- Any pupil-specific information
- Timesheet or payroll process
Arrive early, be professional and ask questions if you are unsure.
Tips for getting more work through a teaching agency
To get the most from your agency registration:
- Keep your availability updated
- Respond quickly to calls and messages
- Be open to different schools
- Ask for feedback
- Keep your documents up to date
- Complete relevant CPD
- Be reliable and punctual
- Communicate clearly
- Build positive school relationships
Good communication helps your agency recommend you for more suitable opportunities.
Register with Milk Education
Milk Education supports candidates looking for flexible and long-term work in schools.
We can help you find:
- Supply teaching jobs
- Teaching assistant jobs
- SEND teaching assistant jobs
- Learning support assistant roles
- Cover supervisor jobs
- Graduate school placements
- Permanent education roles
Register with Milk Education today and speak to our team about school jobs near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register with a teaching agency?
You can register by completing an online form or contacting the agency directly. You will usually need to provide your details, CV, documents and information about your experience and availability.
What documents do I need to register with a teaching agency?
You may need proof of identity, right-to-work documents, DBS information, references, qualifications, proof of address and an up-to-date CV.
Do I need experience to register with a teaching agency?
Not always. Some roles require school experience, but other roles may be suitable for candidates with transferable skills from care, youth work, childcare, tutoring or customer service.
Can I register for teaching assistant jobs?
Yes. Milk Education supports candidates looking for teaching assistant, SEND teaching assistant, learning support assistant and classroom support roles.
Can I choose when I work?
For supply and temporary roles, you can usually discuss your availability with your agency. This can make agency work more flexible than some permanent roles.
Can Milk Education help me find local school jobs?
Yes. Milk Education helps candidates find local teaching, support, SEND and school-based roles.
