Primary Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants for schools in West London starting January 2026. Responsibilities include supporting students academically, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and relevant qualifications. This full-time role will be term-time only, offering 95-110 per day. Applicants must meet specific requirements including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Patient, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Support students in achieving their academic goals.
• Encourage proactive engagement in learning.
• Assist with behaviour management and inclusion of SEN students.

Skills

Working with children

Communication skills

Support for students

Adaptability

Education

Degree in childhood studies, education, or psychology

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistants
West London
January 2026 start
95-110 per day

Veritas Education is partnering with primary schools across West London to recruit dedicated and adaptable Primary Teaching Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable classroom experience, supporting students' learning, building their confidence, and making a meaningful impact on their educational journey. Roles are full-time, term-time only, and available to start in January 2026.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students in achieving their academic goals and reaching their full potential
• Encouraging students to engage proactively with their learning and develop independence
• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children to learn and thrive
• Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting general learning and development
• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring their individual learning needs are met and they feel included in the classroom
• Demonstrating good presentation and clear articulation skills to assist with communication and understanding

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
• Hold a degree in a related field, e.g. childhood studies, education, or psychology, or relevant qualifications/training
• Be patient, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and support students effectively

If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV outlining relevant skills and experience/qualifications for this role.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'