Primary Teaching Assistant

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is helping a welcoming three-form entry primary school in East London recruit a Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The school emphasises inclusion and pupil wellbeing, with a strong leadership team and a positive school culture.

You will support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, provide targeted help for pupils with additional needs, assist with small-group work and interventions, and help maintain a calm, engaging learning environment in collaboration with teachers

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• A supportive, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow guidance.
• Genuine interest in helping children progress socially and academically.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Provide targeted support for children with additional needs.
• Assist with small-group work, interventions and in-class support.
• Help maintain a calm, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and support staff.
• Contribute to wider school life and daily routines.

Skills

Experience in primary school

Patient and proactive

Strong communication skills

Commitment to pupil development

Education

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Job description

A welcoming and high-achieving three-form entry primary school in East London is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The school has a strong community feel, a committed leadership team and a clear focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing. If you enjoy supporting children, working collaboratively and being part of a positive school culture, this role could be ideal.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Providing targeted support for children with additional needs
• Providing targeted support for children with additional needs
• Assisting with small-group work, interventions and in-class support
• Assisting with small-group work, interventions and in-class support
• Helping to maintain a calm, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Helping to maintain a calm, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCO and support staff
• Working closely with teachers, SENCO and support staff
• Contributing to wider school life and daily routines
• Contributing to wider school life and daily routines

What You Need

• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• A supportive, patient and proactive approach
• A supportive, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow guidance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow guidance
• Genuine interest in helping children progress socially and academically
• Genuine interest in helping children progress socially and academically
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Commitment to the role until July 2027
• Commitment to the role until July 2027
• Start: ASAP
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term, full academic year (to July 2027)
• Duration: Long-term, full academic year (to July 2027)
• Interviews: Taking place immediately
• Interviews: Taking place immediately
• Note: No parking available, but the school is easily accessible via several Overground and Underground stations.
• Note: No parking available, but the school is easily accessible via several Overground and Underground stations.