Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools (Bexley)

Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Supply
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (flexible days available)
Location: Bexley, South-East London

Primary schools across Bexley are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join their supply teams from January 2026. This role offers the opportunity to work on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis, supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in a variety of local primary schools.

This position is ideal for Teaching Assistants who value flexibility, want to maintain a healthy work–life balance, and enjoy working in different school environments.

About the Role: Teaching Assistant

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Work 1:1, in small groups or provide general classroom support
• Assist the class teacher with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Support pupils with additional needs when required
• Help create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion policies

The Ideal Candidate

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working in a UK primary school is essential
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential
• Confident with behaviour management and classroom support
• Reliable, professional and punctual
• Adaptable and able to work across different year groups
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits of Working on Supply

• Flexible working – choose the days that suit you
• Improved work–life balance – ideal for family or personal commitments
• Variety of settings – gain experience across different schools and year groups
• Pathway to long-term roles – supply can lead to longer-term or permanent opportunities
• Opportunity to broaden skills, including SEN and behaviour support

Why Work with Clarus Education

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Access to day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• DBS advice and assistance
• £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus for support staff

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Teaching Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Teaching Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Teaching Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Teaching Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Teaching Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Jo at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.

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