Primary School Teaching Assistant

Educo Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Educo Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for East London primary and secondary schools. These roles are full-time, long-term opportunities supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, and assisting teachers with lesson delivery.

Opportunities span Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas, with ongoing support from experienced education consultants in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient and proactive attitude.
• Reliability, professionalism and a willingness to learn.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Helping pupils stay engaged and make progress with learning.
• Supporting children with varying academic, behavioural and additional learning needs.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Proactive attitude

Reliable & professional

Education

No formal qualification required

Job description

Teaching Assistants Wanted - East London

Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities | Primary Schools | Immediate & September Starts

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in education?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in a range of Primary Schools across East London, including Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets & Waltham Forest.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, a youth worker, sports coach, mentor or looking to start a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Helping pupils remain engaged and make progress with their learning
• Supporting children with varying academic, behavioural and additional learning needs
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience is desirable but not essential)
• A positive, patient and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, professionalism and a willingness to learn
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• Full-time, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities across Primary and Secondary schools
• Supportive school environments
• Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team

Whether you're looking to gain experience in education or take the next step in your career, we have a variety of exciting opportunities available across North London.