Experienced Primary TA | Lewisham

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting an Experienced Teaching Assistant for an immediate start in Lewisham, South East London. The role is a full-time, long-term position within a primary school, offering a competitive daily rate dependent on experience.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, deliver targeted interventions and support pupils across phonics, reading, writing and maths. Experience with SEND/SEMH is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Confident supporting children across different abilities and needs.
• Positive, patient and approachable.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day learning in partnership with the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Support pupils across phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Provide additional support for children with SEND and diverse learning needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Support classroom routines, preparation and organisation.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and become a trusted team member.

Skills

Primary school experience

SEND / SEMH experience

Immediate start

Job description

Experienced Teaching Assistant | Immediate Start

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate, Dependent on Experience

Make a Real Difference in a Lewisham Primary School

Are you a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant ready for your next challenge?

TimePlan Education is working with a fantastic primary school in Lewisham that is looking for an enthusiastic TA to join their team ASAP.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who knows how to make a classroom tick - someone who can support learning, build genuine relationships with pupils and confidently step in wherever they are needed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with the class teacher to support day-to-day learning
• Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Supporting pupils across phonics, reading, writing and maths
• Providing additional support for children with SEND and diverse learning needs
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting classroom routines, preparation and organisation
• Building strong relationships with pupils and becoming a trusted member of the school team

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Experienced in a primary school setting
• Confident supporting children across different abilities and needs
• Naturally positive, patient and approachable
• Proactive and able to use their initiative
• Reliable, adaptable and ready to hit the ground running
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
• Available to start immediately

Previous experience supporting SEND, SEMH or pupils with additional needs would be a real advantage.

Why TimePlan?

When you work with TimePlan, you're not just another CV on a database. You'll have a dedicated consultant who understands your experience, preferences and career goals.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Access to primary schools across Lewisham and South East London
• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to build valuable experience and secure your next long-term role

Ready for your next classroom?

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant based in or around Lewisham and available for an ASAP start,

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.