Teaching Assistant's needed for daily cover in East London

Daily Supply Teaching Assistants & Daily Supply Cover Staff

ABOUT THE ROLE

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants and Supply Cover Staff to work on a daily supply basis across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in East London.

Daily supply offers the flexibility to choose when and where you work, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff, graduates looking to gain classroom experience, or education professionals seeking a better work-life balance.

We work with a variety of schools, including mainstream primary schools, SEND settings, and schools that follow creative and child-centred approaches to learning. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, assisting with classroom activities, small group interventions, and one-to-one support where required.

Whether you are looking for occasional work or regular assignments throughout the academic year, Prospero Teaching can offer a consistent flow of opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - East London
Position - Daily Supply Teaching Assistant / Supply Cover Staff
Type of work - Classroom support, intervention groups, 1:1 support, SEND support, general classroom assistance, and cover supervision where required
Contract or position start date - September 2026
Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Supply
Full time/part time - Flexible
Rate of pay - £100 - £130 per day (dependent on experience and role)
Hours - Typically 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working with children is desirable
Experience within a UK school setting is advantageous
A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is preferred
Graduates considering a career in education are encouraged to apply

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed