Primary Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,161 - 19,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for a popular primary school in Bexleyheath, starting ASAP. The role involves supporting teachers and preparing lessons, with a contract lasting until the end of the academic year in July 2026. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in Key Stage 1 or 2 in the UK and up-to-date safeguarding training. This is a great opportunity for those looking to develop in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 1 or 2 experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher and helping prepare lessons.

Skills

Key Stage 1 or 2 experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

JOB TITLE – Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a school in Bexleyheath, DA8. The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract & Position Details

• Location – Bexleyheath, DA8
• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Assisting the teacher – helping prepare lessons
• Contract start date – ASAP Start
• Duration – Until end of the academic year July 2026 (possibly ongoing)
• Contract type – Temporary Contract
• Full time/Part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – £95 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4 pm, Mon – Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 1 or 2 experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility for Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references covering at least the last two years

Other Information

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team