Primary Teaching Assistant - Havering, London

Academics; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD opportunities

Job summary

Academics are partnering with a well-led, modern primary school in Havering, London, to recruit a Primary Teaching Assistant.

You will support the class teacher to help pupils achieve their academic targets, working 1:1 and in small groups with children from Reception to Year 6.

The role is full-time and long-term, running term-time 8.30am–3.30pm, starting October or November 2026, with a contract through at least July 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong academic record.
• Desire to work with children across Reception to Year 6.
• Experience or interest in SEND/SEMH needs.
• Confident, motivated and ready to contribute from day one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to help students meet academic targets.
• Work with students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist students with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs.
• Enable inclusive learning inside and outside lessons.

Skills

Graduate

Strong academics

SEND/SEMH

Motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Havering, London

Are you an outgoing and compassionate Teaching Assistant seeking a new opportunity to work with children and make a real impact to their learning journey?

Are you able to start work ASAP or within the next few weeks?

If yes, then Academics are working with a well led and supportive primary school in the Borough of Waltham Forest (Havering) who are looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant to join their fantastic primary school in October or November 2026! This is a full-time, long-term role that will involve working in the school for at least the full academic year (till July 2027).

As a primary teaching assistant, you will be responsible for working alongside the class teacher to support students both in and outside of their lessons, enabling children to meet their academic targets. You will have the opportunity to work with children across Reception to Year 6 on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

This role will also include working with students with ASD, ADHD and SEMH. The Headteacher is therefore keen to trial/ interview candidates with prior experience or a passionate graduate who is looking for a long-term career working with children.

TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE DETAILS:

• Based in Havering, London


• Monday - Friday, Term-Time only


• Long-Term, Full-Time role - 8.30am - 3:30pm


• ASAP Start in October or November 2026


• Contract until July 2027 at least


• 95 - 120 per day

IDEAL TEACHING ASSISTANT: Primary Teaching Assistant - Havering, London

• A graduate with strong academics across the board


• A desire to work with children of all ages and abilities


• Previous experience working with children and SEND/SEMH needs


• A confident and motivated individual looking to get stuck in from the start

SCHOOL DETAILS:

• 'Outstanding' Graded Primary School in Havering, London


• Good transport links across the Borough


• Creative and modern Primary School


• Fantastic team of Teachers, Graduate Teaching Assistants and Support Staff


• Excellent education and training/ CPD opportunities


• Teacher training available from September 2027!

Primary Teaching Assistant - Havering, London

Primary Teaching Assistant - Havering, London

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