Daily Supply Teaching Assistant

Daily Supply Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham, London, SE13
Daily rate: £85–£100
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible 
Contract: 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.

Transparency Education is looking for an adaptable and enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistant to support a primary-school community in Lewisham.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and can quickly become a trusted member of different classrooms and year-group teams. You could support pupils in EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, responding to the school’s day-to-day staffing and pupil-support requirements.
While the work requires flexibility, this is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering greater consistency than casual daily supply work.

Your working day could include
• Providing classroom cover and pupil support across different year groups
• Helping pupils remain focused and engaged during lessons
• Supporting individual children and small groups
• Reinforcing learning in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics
• Assisting pupils with special educational needs or additional learning requirements
• Following lesson plans and guidance provided by teaching staff
• Preparing resources and supporting classroom organisation
• Promoting positive behaviour and respectful relationships
• Supervising pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes and transitions

Requirements:
• Experience working with primary-aged children
• The confidence to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• A flexible and solution-focused attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to establish positive relationships quickly
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Calm and consistent behaviour-management skills
• The ability to work independently while following school guidance
• A professional and reliable approach
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, social and emotional needs or other special educational needs would be beneficial.
• A recognised teaching assistant qualification is desirable but relevant school or child-support experience will also be considered.

Why this role stands out
• Flexible, Part-time work from September 2026
• A competitive daily rate of £85–£100
• The variety of supply support with the stability of long-term placements
• Experience across multiple primary year groups
• Opportunities to strengthen your classroom practice and professional CV
• Exposure to different teaching approaches and intervention strategies
• Support from school staff and your Transparency Education consultant
• A strong opportunity for aspiring teachers and education professionals

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.