KS2 Teaching Assistants

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking KS2 Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Southwark. This role involves assisting teachers, supporting students, and creating an engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and a caring, patient approach. Opportunities for training and support are provided.

Benefits

Flexible work

Hands-on support

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Calm, caring approach.
• Can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in small groups and one-to-one.
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivery.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.

Skills

Patience

Team Spirit

Calm Approach

Education

TA qualification

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistants – Southwark

Helping young minds flourish, one lesson at a time.

If you’ve got a knack for explaining fractions, calming playground drama, or turning a rainy day into a learning adventure — you might just be the KS2 Teaching Assistant we’re looking for.

What’s the role?

We’re working with brilliant primary schools across Southwark who are on the lookout for supportive, energetic, and compassionate KS2 Teaching Assistants to join their classrooms. You’ll be that extra pair of hands (and eyes, and ears!) that helps lessons run smoothly and children feel seen, heard, and ready to learn.

Your days will include:

• Supporting pupils in small groups and one-to-one

• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivery

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment

• Encouraging confidence and independence — especially when things get tricky

• Being a cheerleader for every child’s progress (and maybe the occasional spelling test hero too)

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting

• A calm, caring approach and bucketloads of patience

• A can-do attitude and a team spirit

• Bonus points if you’ve worked in KS2 before or have a TA qualification

Important to know:

This role requires an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service. Don’t have one yet? No worries — we’ll help guide you through the process.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We make finding the right role feel easy and enjoyable. From hands-on support to flexible work and helpful advice, we’re here to make your job hunt feel less like homework and more like a great opportunity.

We’re all about real roles, real schools, and real support.

Ready to jump in?

Apply today and let’s help you find a KS2 role that makes your mornings brighter and your work feel truly rewarding.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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