Salary: £85–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Location: Bromley, London
Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications.
Do you enjoy helping primary pupils become confident, curious and independent learners?
Transparency Education is looking for a reliable General Teaching Assistant (KS1/KS2) to join a friendly primary school in Bromley. You will work closely with classroom teachers to make lessons accessible, maintain positive routines and provide targeted support where it is needed most.
The General Teaching Assistant (KS1/KS2) will gain broad experience across the primary curriculum while becoming a valued part of the school team.
Key duties
• Support pupils during whole-class lessons and independent activities.
• Deliver focused literacy, phonics and numeracy interventions.
• Prepare classroom resources and help maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND or gaps in learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Supervise pupils during transitions, breaktimes and school activities.
• Share useful observations with teachers to support assessment and planning.
Candidate requirements
A successful General Teaching Assistant (KS1/KS2) will have:
• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Secure written and spoken English and good practical numeracy skills.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach.
• The ability to explain tasks clearly and encourage reluctant learners.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• A relevant teaching-assistant qualification is desirable but not essential for experienced applicants.
Benefits of the role
• Competitive pay of £85–£100 per day.
• A consistent, full-time placement from September.
• Experience across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Opportunities to develop intervention and classroom-management skills.
• A strong foundation for teacher training, educational psychology or further SEN work.
• Ongoing support from your Transparency Education consultant.
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
Salary description
£90.00 - £100.00 per day