Teaching Assistant

Nurture Education; Wembley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE payments

Long-term and permanent positions

Support from education consultants

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Nurture Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Edgware.

You will support the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons, work with individuals and small groups, manage resources, promote positive behaviour, and help create an inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive, including those with varying learning needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Primary Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Passion for supporting children's education and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupil wellbeing.
• Help create an inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence and independence.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Skills

Experience in school

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient & proactive

Behaviour support

SEND support

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Edgware Primary Schools

Location: Edgware, North West London

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities

Start Date: September 2026 or ASAP

Nurture Education is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Edgware.

This exciting Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

Schools are looking for a committed Primary Teaching Assistant who can work closely with class teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting classroom learning, promoting positive behaviour and helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

The Role - Primary Teaching Assistant

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupil wellbeing.
• Help create an inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence and independence.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Requirements - Primary Teaching Assistant

To be considered for this Primary Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or within a school environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's education and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and proactive approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Work with Nurture Education?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Access to a variety of Primary Teaching Assistant opportunities across Edgware.
• Long-term and permanent Primary Teaching Assistant positions available.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within excellent primary schools.
• Career progression opportunities within education.