Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Permanent roles

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school on a full-time basis in London. You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, foster inclusive participation and help pupils develop confidence.

This role offers ongoing training, consultant support and opportunities for long-term or permanent positions. A positive, patient attitude and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Positive, patient, and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the classroom with their learning.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resources.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Support the social, emotional, and academic development of children.

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

Classroom support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Protocol Education is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a welcoming primary school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all pupils.

The Role

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Supporting pupils across the classroom with their learning
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Assisting with classroom preparation and resources
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
• Supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of children

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's education

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.