Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Southwark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants in Southwark to support children’s learning and development. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing you to work in welcoming primary and secondary schools. Whether you are an experienced professional or looking to gain classroom experience, you will receive personalized support and opportunities for professional growth. Join a supportive community dedicated to inspiring young learners and make a difference in their educational journey.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Personalized support from a consultant

Access to long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience in school, care, or youth work settings.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in classrooms.
• Assist in general classroom and SEN support roles.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

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Teaching Assistant – Southwark | Immediate Start | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development?
We are currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of welcoming and inclusive primary and secondary schools in the Southwark area.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to gain more hands-on classroom experience, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

• Location: Southwark and nearby areas
• Role: Teaching Assistant (General classroom and SEN support roles available)
• Contract: Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities
• Start Date: Immediate
• Pay: Competitive daily rates (based on experience)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people in any setting (school, care, youth work, etc.)
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Passion for education and supporting young learners
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• A variety of placements in supportive local schools
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to long-term and permanent roles

If you’re ready to support and inspire young learners, apply today and become part of our supportive education community in Lewisham!

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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