General Teaching Assistant (KS1/KS2)

General Teaching Assistant – KS1 and KS2
Location: Lewisham, London, SE6
Salary: £85–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications.
Transparency Education is recruiting a capable and experienced Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Lewisham. The position will involve supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2, working alongside class teachers to improve engagement, confidence and academic progress.

Key responsibilities
• Support pupils during whole-class lessons and independent activities.
• Deliver individual and small-group interventions.
• Assist pupils who need additional academic, behavioural or emotional support.
• Prepare resources and help maintain an organised learning environment.
• Reinforce positive behaviour and encourage pupil independence.
• Share relevant observations and progress information with teaching staff.

Requirements
• Recent experience supporting primary-aged children.
• Good spoken and written English and secure numeracy skills.
• A patient, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Confidence working with pupils who have different learning needs.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 teaching-assistant qualification is desirable.
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional confidentiality.

Benefits
• Competitive daily pay.
• A full-time role providing consistency and strong school experience.
• Opportunities to work across both KS1 and KS2.
• Support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• Valuable development for candidates considering HLTA, pastoral or teacher-training routes.

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.