Step Into the Classroom-Join as a Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants in Lewisham to support primary school teachers and engage with students. This role offers valuable classroom experience, flexible working hours, and competitive pay. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and a positive, adaptable attitude. Join today and make a difference in students' lives!

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working hours

Opportunities in multiple schools

Ongoing support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, tutoring, youth work, or childcare.
• Genuine passion for helping children learn.
• Willingness to apply for a DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher with lesson preparation.
• Helping pupils stay engaged during activities.
• Working 1:1 or with small groups.
• Contributing to a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Step Into the Classroom – Join as a Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | Immediate Start

Looking to start or build your career in education? Protocol Education is calling on enthusiastic, caring individuals to step into the classroom as Teaching Assistants in primary schools across Lewisham.

This is a perfect opportunity if you have experience working with children in any setting and want to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference in pupils’ lives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

• Helping pupils stay engaged and on task during learning activities

• Working 1:1 or with small groups to provide targeted support

• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment

We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children (schools, tutoring, youth work, childcare, etc.)

• A positive attitude and genuine passion for helping children learn

• Adaptability and reliability for daily supply cover

• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive daily pay

• Flexible working to suit your schedule

• Opportunities to work in a range of Lewisham primary schools

• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant

Location: Lewisham, South East London
Start: ASAP
Hours: Typically 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Ready to take your first (or next) step into education? Apply today to become a Teaching Assistant with Protocol Education and start making an impact—one classroom at a time.

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.

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