Teaching Assistant Flexible Working

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Lewisham is seeking a Flexible Teaching Assistant to support various classrooms. This role allows you to choose your days, offering flexibility for your work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have classroom experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well in a team. The position is temporary with the potential for permanence. Join us to make a positive impact in schools while retaining important personal time for yourself.

Benefits

Freedom to choose when and where you work

Access to online CPD Academy

Weekly PAYE pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting in a classroom setting is necessary.
• Must bring positivity and a team-oriented mindset.
• A dedicated teacher with patience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support in classroom activities and maintain order.
• Assist during story time and other educational tasks.
• Work flexibly according to personal scheduling needs.

Skills

Experience supporting in a classroom (SEND or mainstream)

Positivity

Patience

Team spirit

Job description

Looking for a better work-life balance? This one’s for you.

Job Title: Flexible Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham & surrounding boroughs
Contract: Flexible – You choose your days
Start Date: As soon as you’re ready

You’re the calm in the classroom chaos, the steady hand during story time, and the one who keeps everything ticking along. But let’s be honest—some days, you just want a bit more you time.

Whether you’re juggling family, study, or just want your Fridays back, we’re here to help you build a working week that works for you.

What’s in it for you?

• Freedom to choose when and where you work
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Advance bookings (plus last-minute gigs if that’s your thing)
• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella faff
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A proper thank-you for the work you do

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience supporting in a classroom (SEND or mainstream—we welcome all paths!)
• Bring positivity, patience, and a big dose of team spirit
• Want to feel valued in every role you take on

We’ve got a network of lovely schools across Lewisham, Southwark, Bromley and beyond—all looking for someone just like you. Sound good?

Apply now or message us for a chat. Let’s find the right rhythm for your working week.

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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