Teaching & Admin Assistant

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

Job summary

A local education staffing agency in Croydon is seeking Flexible Teaching & Admin Assistants to support primary schools. This role includes providing classroom assistance, administrative support, and interacting with parents. Ideal candidates are experienced in school settings and can adapt quickly to various tasks. Pay is weekly through PAYE with opportunities for training and skill development.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE Thrive training

Access to online CPD

Local bookings from a supportive consultant

Qualifications

• Experience as a TA, admin, or both in a school setting.
• Confident and calm disposition, great with people.
• Willingness to engage in various school tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Assist with 1:1 or small group interventions.
• Manage reception cover and parent liaison.
• Perform data entry and everyday office support tasks.

Skills

Experience in a school setting

Ability to adapt quickly

Organised

Excellent communication

Job description

Flexible Teaching & Admin Assistant Roles – Croydon

Love the buzz of a school day but not tied to a single desk or classroom? If you’ve got a mix of teaching support and admin skills, we’ve got the perfect flexible role for you.

We’re working with a range of fantastic primary schools across Croydon who are looking for reliable, all-rounders to support on a daily supply basis. One day you might be in the classroom supporting small groups, the next you could be greeting parents at reception or keeping the office running smoothly.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys variety and knows how to hit the ground running.

The Essentials:

• Full-time availability preferred
• Day-to-day supply work—no long-term commitment required
• Roles in friendly, welcoming schools across Croydon

Your Role May Include:

• Classroom support—EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• 1:1 or small group interventions
• Reception cover, parent liaison and admin tasks
• Data entry, pupil records, and everyday office support

♀️ About You:

• Experience in a school setting—either as a TA, admin, or both
• Comfortable adapting quickly to new environments
• Confident, calm, and great with people
• Organised and ready to roll with whatever the day brings

What’s In It For You?

• Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella deductions
• FREE Thrive training and access to online CPD
• Local bookings from a supportive consultant who knows Lambeth
• A chance to grow your skills across different school roles

Not Thrive trained yet? No stress—we’ll sort it! It’s quick, free, and gives you an extra edge.

Sound like your kind of role? Hit apply and we’ll get you matched with the right school, right away.

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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