Primary Teaching Assistant — Immediate Start, Full-Time

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Islington. The role is full-time with an immediate start, offering a long-term opportunity within a positive and inclusive learning environment.

You will support the class teacher, work with pupils individually or in small groups, and help foster safeguarding and wellbeing while contributing to high-quality lessons and classroom organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children in a school/educational setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant qualifications or training in education or childcare would be advantageous but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development.
• Assist children with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Prepare classroom resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Childcare/education training (advantageous)

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Islington. The role is full-time with an immediate start, offering a long-term opportunity within a positive and inclusive learning environment.

You will support the class teacher, work with pupils individually or in small groups, and help foster safeguarding and wellbeing while contributing to high-quality lessons and classroom organisation.