Supply Teaching Assistant

Daily Supply Teaching Assistant

Location: Sutton, London

Salary: £93 - £105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contract: Temporary daily supply; days agreed around availability

Start date: 19/10/2026

Hours: Term time, 8:30am–3:30pm on agreed working days.

Help keep classroom learning moving when schools need an extra pair of hands. Transparency Education is recruiting a Daily Supply Teaching Assistant in Sutton.

You will support teachers and pupils on day-to-day assignments, settling into routines quickly and offering practical help where it is needed. Let us know your experience and working days so we can discuss bookings that fit.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils follow instructions and complete learning activities

• Support individuals or small groups under teacher direction

• Encourage engagement, positive behaviour and independence

• Assist with resources and classroom transitions

• Pass on observations or concerns before the end of the day

Requirements

• Experience working with children in education or a similar setting

• A patient, flexible approach to different classrooms

• Good literacy, numeracy and teamwork

• Reliability and confidence following school procedures

• An enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one.

What the role offers

• Day-to-day work discussed around your availability

• A chance to broaden experience across primary settings

• Opportunities to explore different year groups and classroom approaches

• Support from a dedicated consultant when arranging suitable bookings

Apply below or email your CV to

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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