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General Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: London, United Kingdom

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Position: General Teaching Assistant (KS1/KS2)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: 8th September 2026
Location: Bexley, London, UK
Salary: £90 – £100 per day

Daily rate is dependent on experience, qualifications, and relevant training. Higher rates within the band are reserved for candidates with more extensive experience and/or a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Hours of work: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only).
Enjoy helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and seeing them succeed? A friendly Bexley primary school is looking for a General Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS1 and KS2.

About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a friendly, inclusive primary school in Bexley for a General Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 on a full-time, long-term temporary basis.
This role has a strong focus on booster groups and targeted interventions, giving you the opportunity to make a real, measurable difference to pupils progress in a school that genuinely invests in catching pupils up.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting class teachers with the delivery of lessons across KS1 and KS2
• Delivering booster and intervention groups in literacy and numeracy
• Supporting pupils with SEND, including those with an EHCP, on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Adapting resources and activities to meet individual pupils needs
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress against intervention targets
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Liaising with the SENCO and class teachers on pupil progress

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
• Experience supporting primary-aged pupils, ideally including SEND experience
• Confidence delivering structured interventions (e.g. phonics, reading, or numeracy catch-up)
• A patient, encouraging approach to supporting pupils
• A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
• The right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one)

What the School Can Offer:

• A dedicated focus on interventions, with clear targets and visible impact
• A supportive SENCO and inclusion team
• A friendly, well-resourced primary school
• Ongoing training in intervention strategies
• Good transport links across Bexley
Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
• Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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