Support Staff FAQ's

Does it cost for me to join Link Education?
No, it is against recruitment legislation for anyone to charge to register with them

Which areas do you cover?
Kent, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Essex, Havering, Thurrock, Southend

Which sectors do you have work in?
Primary, Secondary, Nursery

What support staff do you employ?
Qualified nursery nurses, qualified or experienced teaching assistants; our work is classroom based. For secondary schools cover supervisors.

What qualification do I need?
Nursery nurse – NVQ level 3, BTec or equiv.; TA, HLTA qualifications; cover supervisor - graduate & working with children experience

What are the hours of work?
School hours mainly between 8.30 and 16.00; some nurseries are until 18.00.

Do I have to do my own CRB check?
No, we are a registered body with the CRB and all CRBs have to be done through a registered body.

Can I work with a criminal conviction?
Depends on the conviction, we advise you to get your conviction looked at by the Secretary of State, DCSF who will issue you with a letter to allow you to continue teaching.

How do I hear about the work you have?
Once you have been interviewed and fully vetted with Link Education; you will be offered all the work that comes in that matches your skill set and circumstances.

How do I find all the schools?
Either from our schools directory page or we can give you addresses and postcodes. Most schools have parking on site we will inform you if not. To be prepared with maps, bus, train timetables, internet route planners will alleviate stress.

What documents do I need to bring to my interview?
Originals – certificates, N.I no., Photo ID – original passport, VISA (if applicable), 2 reference details, CV, 2 passport photos, bank details, proof of address & CRB

What documents do I need to take with me to schools?
Applicants copy of CRB, photo ID and Link Education’s ID card; most schools & nurseries will turn you away if documents are not produced on your first visit.

Why is the Quality Mark important to me?
The Quality Mark (QM) is a department of the DCSF which sets down standards for all teaching agencies and LEA’s. We are externally audited and have to meet stringent procedures of professional practice. For you it is important that an agency or LEA has the QM so you have a back up from a governing body with regards standards of practice, pay and conditions etc.

When are we paid?
Fortnightly, directly into bank accounts

How does the process of being paid work?
Timesheets are e.mailed direct to the schools for authorisation and electonically sent back to us for your payment to commence. At the end of the day or the week if you are continuing at the school please finalise your day at the office before departing. A payslip will be e.mailed to you on the pay day.