Primary school recruitment
Finding the perfect teachers and support staff for your primary school can be challenging, but with Protocol Education, it doesn’t have to be.
Finding your perfect primary school teachers and support staff starts here
From last-minute supply cover to long-term or permanent roles, we help you find the right educators for your primary school.
Whether you need an experienced KS2 teacher, a brilliant ECT for your KS1 team, or a teaching assistant, we’ll connect you with staff who fit.
- Qualified teachers: class teachers, SEND teachers, PPA cover teachers, intervention teachers, cover supervisors & ECTs
- Support staff: TAs, SEND TAs, 1:1 support assistants and HLTAs
- Specialist support staff: inclusion support workers, behaviour mentors, SEMH support staff and learning mentors
Looking to hire primary school staff?
Tell us the teaching or classroom support role you’re hiring for and we will help you find the perfect fit.
Fully cleared staff, ready to go
Strict safeguarding, built into our process:
Thoroughly vetted
Every staff member is rigorously cleared to DfE safeguarding standards, under our REC-accredited framework.
Ofsted-ready confirmation
You receive an email booking confirmation, complete with photo ID, compliant with all checking requirements.
Total transparency
Get instant online access to the historical safeguarding records of every staff member who has worked in your primary school.
For a detailed look at our process, please visit our safeguarding page.
Find your local office
For your primary school recruitment needs, contact your local office.
“I have only good things to say about Protocol Education. They are my first call if I need supply staff. I can ring early in the morning, and someone is always there to answer. We have had excellent supply staff from them, and they will always do their utmost to ensure the candidate is the right fit for our school.”
Sharon Hewitt, Office Manager at Fair Furlong Primary School
myProtocol Staff app & portal
Smarter staffing, without the stress
With the myProtocol Staff app and online portal, you can book trusted primary school educators in just a few taps - anytime, anywhere.
Frequently asked questions about primary schools.
We’re committed to the highest standards of safety and compliance. All staff provided to your primary school are rigorously checked and vetted to DfE safeguarding standards.
As an REC audited and accredited agency, we ensure compliance is at the core of our process. You can find more details on our safeguarding checks here.
Our commitment goes beyond simply filling vacancies. We believe in enriching the community we serve. We actively support our client schools through sponsorships, fundraising, and community-focused initiatives.
We want to be a long-term partner, not just a supplier, helping your primary school thrive inside and outside the classroom.
We provide the full range of staffing your primary school needs, from short-term emergency cover to long-term and permanent primary school teacher recruitment solutions.
This includes:
- Qualified teachers: class teachers, SEND teachers, PPA cover teachers, intervention teachers, cover supervisors & ECTs
- Support staff: TAs, SEND TAs, 1:1 support assistants and HLTAs
- Specialist support staff: inclusion support workers, behaviour mentors, SEMH support staff and learning mentors
For your convenience and peace of mind, we offer a dedicated, streamlined process through our myProtocol Staff online portal and app. You will have online access to historical safeguarding checks for all staff who have worked at your school.