Primary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Bromley. Work a few days or full-time, flexible around your schedule, and help pupils thrive both academically and personally.

You’ll collaborate with teachers to create a positive learning environment, provide classroom support, and help pupils develop confidence. DBS checks and safeguarding training may be required; proactive attitude and reliability are valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to different school environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encouraging pupil engagement, participation, and confidence.
• Assisting with classroom organisation and lesson preparation.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupil wellbeing.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting children with varying learning needs where required.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

DBS Update Service

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Bromley | Pick Your Days | Flexible Work Available

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility to work around your schedule?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support a range of fantastic primary schools across Bromley. Whether you're seeking a few days a week or regular full-time work, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment, provide classroom support, and help pupils develop confidence and independence. No two days are the same, making this a rewarding role for individuals who enjoy variety and building relationships with children.

The Role

• Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Encouraging pupil engagement, participation, and confidence
• Assisting with classroom organisation and lesson preparation
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupil wellbeing
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting children with varying learning needs where required

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• A willingness to support children of all abilities
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to different school environments

Why Join Us?

• Choose the days that suit your availability
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Gain experience in a variety of local schools
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers or experienced support staff seeking flexibility

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build a career within education, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.