Teaching Assistant

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to phonics and early reading

Numeracy interventions exposure

Supportive learning environment

Practical classroom skills development

Career pathway in primary education

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves, London's leading Education Recruiters, are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS and Key Stage 1 in a Bromley primary school. You will work with a class teacher to reinforce key concepts, encourage learning and help create a positive classroom environment.

The role runs full-time from November, with opportunities to develop practical classroom skills and progress in primary education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates genuine interest in working with primary-aged children.
• Patience, encouragement and consistency in supporting learning.
• Clear, proactive communication with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during whole-class teaching and independent activities.
• Help children develop early literacy and numeracy skills.
• Deliver small-group activities under the teacher's direction.
• Provide encouragement to pupils needing extra time with learning.
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Assist with preparing learning resources and keeping the classroom organized.

Skills

Patience

Effective communication

Enthusiastic

Proactive attitude

Job description

Teaching Assistant | Bromley

Are you passionate about helping children develop a love of learning? A primary school in Bromley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS and Key Stage 1, helping them build the skills and confidence they need during their early years of education.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with younger children and understands the importance of patience, encouragement and consistency. You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities, reinforce key concepts and help create a positive classroom environment.

November Start | £500–£550 per week | Full-Time

What the school can offer a Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting children during the early stages of their education.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced primary teachers.
• Exposure to phonics, early reading and numeracy interventions.
• A supportive environment focused on pupil development.
• Opportunities to develop practical classroom skills.
• A strong starting point for a career in primary education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils during whole-class teaching and independent activities.
• Helping children develop early literacy and numeracy skills.
• Delivering small-group activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Providing additional encouragement to pupils who need more time with their learning.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Helping prepare learning resources and maintain an organised classroom.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Have a genuine interest in working with primary-aged children.
• Be patient, approachable and enthusiastic.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and teaching staff.
• Be comfortable supporting children with different learning needs.
• Demonstrate a reliable and proactive attitude.
• Have previous experience with children, although relevant transferable experience may also be considered.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position starting in November and running until the end of the academic year. If you are looking to gain hands‑on experience in a primary school and play a meaningful role in children's development,

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Teaching Assistant role, in Bromley.

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