Supply Teaching Assistant

Position: Daily Supply Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Part-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 13/04/2026
Location: Barking & Dagenham, London, UK
Salary: £85–£100 per day
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial SEN experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

About the Role:

We are seeking a flexible and proactive Daily Supply Teaching Assistant to work across a range of welcoming primary and SEN schools in Barking & Dagenham.

This Daily Supply Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of settings, from Reception through to Year 7. You will support pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, while working in schools rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted.

As a Daily Supply Teaching Assistant, you can choose short-term or longer placements, making this an ideal role for those seeking flexibility and variety in their work.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1, KS2, and lower KS3

Providing 1:1 and small group support, including SEND needs

Assisting with classroom activities and interventions

Supporting behaviour and engagement in lessons

Adapting to different school environments as a Daily Supply Teaching Assistant

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally with SEND
• Ability to work flexibly across different schools and key stages
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A positive, reliable, and adaptable approach
• Right to work in the UK
Benefits:

• Flexible work as a Daily Supply Teaching Assistant (1–5 days per week)
• Opportunities in top local schools across the borough
• A chance to gain experience across multiple settings and age groups
• Ongoing support from a trusted London education agency
• Pathways into longer-term or permanent roles
This Daily Supply Teaching Assistant position is perfect for candidates looking to build experience, maintain flexibility, and work in a variety of high-quality school environments.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now 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 Teach-Now 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.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now 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