Reliable Professional Teacher Assistants, When You Need Them
The flexible solution for school cover and work
Edshifu specializes in connecting schools with fully-vetted, available teacher assistants for daily and short-term cover. Quality teaching, without the long-term commitment.
Simple, Reliable Daily Supply
1. Request Cover
Call, message, or use our online form even for last-minute needs.
2. We Find the Best Match
Our system matches your requirements with available, vetted teaching assistants.
3. Teaching Assistant Arrives
A qualified teaching assistant arrives at your school, ready for the day.
4. We Handle the Rest
We manage timesheets, payroll, and compliance, so you do not have to.
Stress-Free Cover for Schools
We act as your off-site recruitment team, taking the pressure off your staff so you can focus on driving your school forward.
- Rapid Response: Last-minute and pre-planned daily cover.
- Fully Vetted Staff: DBS-checked, reference-checked, and interviewed.
- Ethical & Compliant: Payroll, pensions, and employer taxes handled directly.
- Quality Guarantee: Continuous feedback to ensure the right fit.
Staff We Supply
SEN Specialists
Support staff trained for ASD, ADHD, and additional learning needs.
Teaching Assistants
Reliable classroom support across primary and secondary schools.
Cover Supervisors
Confident staff ensuring lesson continuity and behaviour management.
Why Work with Edshifu?
Competitive & Weekly Pay
Get paid promptly every week at rates that reflect your experience.
Total Flexibility
Choose the days you work. Ideal for a better work-life balance.
Flexible Work Around You
Join our dedicated pool of supply teacher assistants and enjoy the freedom of daily work.
- Local Work: We place you in schools in your local area to minimise travel.
- Wide Variety: Experience different schools, age groups, and settings.
- Dedicated Consultant: You'll have a personal contact to support you and find your next placement.
- Career Development: Access to training and potential long-term roles.
Why Schools & Teachers Trust Edshifu
Safety First
EdShifu operates in full compliance with: The Department for Education's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' (KCSIE) guidance.
Partnership Approach
We build long-term relationships, understanding your school's unique culture and needs.
Built for Speed
Our systems are designed for fast turnaround, because we know school staffing can be urgent.
Data Protection
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. The Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR).
About EdShifu
Recruitment, Refined.
At EdShifu, we believe education recruitment should be about more than just filling a seat - it is about finding the right mentor for the right classroom. Founded with a vision to bring reliability, transparency, and genuine quality back to the supply market, EdShifu is a education agency supporting schools across London. We specialise in connecting dedicated Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, and SEN specialists with schools that need dependable, classroom-ready staff. We do not aim to be the biggest agency - we aim to be the most trusted. Our name, derived from the word for "Master" or "Teacher," reflects our commitment to mastery in our craft.Our Promise to Schools
- Quality over Quantity: No "bodies in classrooms." Only staff we would trust ourselves.
- Safety First: Full KCSIE-compliant safeguarding with audit-ready processes.
- Transparency: Honest communication, no hidden fees, no last-minute surprises.
Our focus: providing schools with trustworthy, fully vetted teaching assistants while building a long-term, education-first supply service.
Meet the Founder
Hamza Naveed
Founder & Director
Why EdShifu Exists
EdShifu was born from a simple observation: schools deserve better than "seat-fillers."