Teaching Assistant in Southwark

Position: Year 5 and Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: November 2026 (ASAP) 

Location: Southwark, London, UK

Salary: £95.00-£100.00 per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Tom Smith

About the Role:

Looking for your next Teaching Assistant role where your Key Stage 2 experience will really count? A welcoming, well-established primary school is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Year 5 and Year 6 pupils aged 9 to 11. It sits around seven minutes' walk from the local rail station, with excellent facilities and a strong focus on pupil progress.

You will lead targeted small-group interventions, support learning across both year groups and work closely with teachers on lesson preparation. If you enjoy helping older pupils build confidence ahead of secondary school, this is a rewarding role where you can make a visible difference.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 2
  
• Confidence to plan and lead small-group interventions independently
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted small-group interventions to help pupils make progress
  
• Provide classroom support across Year 5 and Year 6
  
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
  
• Support pupils to stay focused and engaged during lessons
  
• Share feedback with teachers on pupil progress in intervention groups
  
• Provide general administrative support when required
  

Our client can offer you:

• A welcoming and well-established primary school community
  
• Excellent facilities to support teaching and learning
  
• A supportive working environment with a strong focus on pupil development
  
• The chance to lead meaningful interventions as a Teaching Assistant
  
• Valuable experience supporting pupils through the final years of primary school
  
• Easy access by rail, around seven minutes' walk from the nearest station
  
• Dedicated support from Transparency Education throughout your placement
  

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 for 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 Transparency Education 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.