Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics LTD is recruiting an experienced General Teaching Assistant to join a one-form primary school in Westminster for the 2026/27 academic year. The role involves supporting Year 6 with small group interventions, 121 support, and whole-class guidance.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification or a degree, with at least 6 months primary school experience, and strong numeracy and literacy skills. Training and mentoring are provided to help you excel in the role.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification or a degree.
• At least 6 months experience in a primary school.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children, staff, parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group interventions in Maths and English for Year 6.
• Deliver 1:1 support for pupils as needed.
• Support whole class learning as part of the Year 6 KS2 team.

Skills

Small group support

One-to-one support

Whole class support

KS2 Year6

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Degree

Job description

Are you an experienced general Teaching Assistant?

Do you enjoy working in Year 6 raising attainment in Maths and English?

Would you like to work in the borough of Westminster?

September 2026 Start

Fixed Term Contract with opportunity to stay on for the next academic year

Borough of Westminster

121, Small Group and Whole Class Support

General Teaching Assistant Role

Fixed Term Contract for the full academic year 2026/27Academics LTD are currently working alongside this outstanding one form Primary school to recruit an experienced general Teaching assistant to join their friendly team. The role will include working alongside the Key Stage 2 Teaching team in Year 6 to provide small group interventions, individual 121 support and whole class support.

The successful candidates will hold either a Level 3 childcare qualification or a Degree and have at least 6 months experience working in a Primary school setting. You will need to have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and be able to communicate clearly & confidently with children, staff, parents and carers.

This Primary school is a brilliant place to work where best practice is shared and everyone works together to provide an outstanding education for their children. You will be working within a positive, happy team of experienced teachers.

This role has come available due to extra funding being allocated to the school to help raise attainment in Maths and English. As a member of staff at this school, you will receive training and a mentor to help you settle into and excel in your role.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy