General Teaching Assistant
Transparency Education
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £93 - £105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
Contract: Temporary; full-time availability preferred, working pattern to be agreed
Start date: 05/10/2026
Hours: Term time - 8:30 - 3:30 - school day
Transparency Education is recruiting three General Teaching Assistants to support Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 learning in Dartford.
You will be an extra pair of hands and a consistent source of encouragement in the classroom, helping children understand tasks and become more confident learners. The role combines whole-class support with focused work for individuals and small groups.
Responsibilities
• Support lesson activities under the direction of the class teacher
• Help pupils practise reading, writing and number skills
• Prepare resources and keep classroom materials organised
• Lead short, teacher-planned group activities where appropriate
• Encourage positive behaviour and independent learning
• Share observations about progress and additional support needs
Requirements
• Experience working with primary-aged children
• Good spoken and written English and confident numeracy
• A patient, proactive approach to classroom support
• The ability to follow teachers’ guidance; a relevant TA qualification is desirable
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one.
What the role offers
• Experience supporting learning across KS1 and KS2
• A varied role covering academic, practical and pastoral support
• The chance to develop classroom skills through everyday work with teachers
Apply with your CV and tell us about your experience supporting primary pupils in Dartford or nearby areas.
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.
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