Teaching Assistant. Job in Newham Education & Training Jobs

TimePlan Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time Teaching Assistant roles starting in November 2025 in Newham. While prior experience with children is beneficial, it's not mandatory. Candidates should either have a relevant teaching assistant qualification or a university degree. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are crucial. This role suits individuals interested in future teacher training roles. Benefits include regular training and competitive pay.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout your placement

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is not essential.
• You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification or a university degree.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children or adults with SEN.
• Assist in various subjects in schools.
• Undertake teacher training in the future.

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Newham

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full‑time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Newham (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full‑time teaching assistant roles will start in November 2025.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Newham, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Newham.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Newham.
• Teaching assistant roles in Newham schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.
• If you are interested in a teaching assistant role in Newham with a November 2025 start, please apply today.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.