Primary Teaching Assistant — Nurture Growth in Southwark

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Southwark is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development from January 2026. The role involves providing one-to-one and small-group support in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary education and a passion for fostering positive relationships with children. The school offers a supportive community, strong leadership, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Experienced leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children in a primary school environment.
• Knowledge of strategies to support learning, communication, and behaviour.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils.
• Assisting the class teacher with delivering differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Skills

Supporting children in a primary school environment

Knowledge of learning strategies

Patience and empathy

Strong communication skills

Job description

A community-focused primary school in Southwark is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development from January 2026. The role involves providing one-to-one and small-group support in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary education and a passion for fostering positive relationships with children. The school offers a supportive community, strong leadership, and excellent professional development opportunities.