Primary School Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant for a temporary role in South East London. You will support primary schools in creating a positive learning environment and managing behavior, with opportunities for training and support. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and be ready for an immediate start.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Access to free and subsidised training and CPD

Opportunities to work across a range of local primary schools

Option to join National Teaching Assistant Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Ability to support children with complex needs.
• Commitment to children’s learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher with planning and classroom delivery.
• Manage behavior effectively and create a positive learning environment.
• Assist with pastoral care and individual education plans.

Skills

Calmness

Resilience

Adaptability

Confidence with children

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

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Primary School Teaching Assistant, London

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Experienced Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start – Primary – South East London

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding temporary role in a supportive and dynamic environment? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated professionals to support primary schools across South East London, including Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark and Bexley.

This role requires a calm, resilient and adaptable individual who is confident working both within a classroom setting and 1:1 with pupils presenting complex needs. You will be supporting the class teacher with planning and delivery, managing behaviour effectively, and helping to create a positive learning environment for all pupils. Additional responsibilities may include pastoral care, small group work, and supporting individual education plans.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting and be confident working with children with a range of needs. You should be available to start immediately and able to commit to a temporary position.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

Weekly pay through PAYE

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Access to free and subsidised training and CPD

Opportunities to work across a range of local primary schools

Option to join our National Teaching Assistant Programme

If you are committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, and meet the above criteria, we would like to hear from you.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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