Daily Supply Teaching Assistant

Flexible Daily Supply Teaching Assistant
Location: Lambeth, London, SW2
Pay: £85–£100 per day
Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are available for candidates with extensive experience and relevant training. Pay is determined in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in primary schools?
Transparency Education is seeking reliable and adaptable Daily Supply Teaching Assistants to support schools across Lambeth from September 2026.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who want to choose their working days while continuing to gain valuable experience across EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and SEND settings. Assignments may range from general classroom support to one-to-one assistance and small-group intervention work.

The Role
As a Daily Supply Teaching Assistant, you may be asked to:
• Support teachers with the delivery of classroom activities.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups.
• Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, phonics and topic-based learning.
• Support children with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Help pupils remain focused, engaged and included.
• Prepare resources and organise learning spaces.
• Supervise pupils during breaks, transitions and school activities.
• Follow school behaviour policies and classroom routines.
• Provide relevant feedback to the class teacher.
• Adapt quickly to different schools, year groups and pupil needs.
• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards.

About You
Suitable candidates will:
• Have previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or youth setting.
• Be confident supporting learning in a primary classroom.
• Be patient, positive and able to build rapport quickly.
• Follow instructions and work effectively with different teachers.
• Be punctual, dependable and professionally presented.
• Be comfortable working across different year groups.
• Have good spoken and written English.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Be available for regular part-time work during the school week.
• A teaching assistant, childcare or SEND qualification would be helpful, but relevant practical experience will also be considered.

What this opportunity offers
• Flexible working days to suit your availability.
• Competitive pay of £85–£100 per day.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of primary and SEND settings.
• Experience across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• The possibility of repeat bookings at preferred schools.
• A route into longer-term or permanent teaching assistant positions.
• Reduced responsibility outside the school day.

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.