Teaching Assistant- Lewisham

TimePlan Education; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking enthusiastic and flexible teaching assistants for full-time roles in excellent schools in Lewisham starting September 2025. Experience with children is advantageous but not essential. Candidates with a CACHE Level 3 qualification or university degree are encouraged to apply. This role presents a great opportunity for those considering teacher training in the future.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience is advantageous (dance, drama, youth work).
• Numeracy and literacy skills essential for role.
• Roles for both Level 3 qualified and graduates available.

Responsibilities

• Support children in primary and secondary educational settings.
• Work in excellent schools across Lewisham.
• Potential for teacher training experience.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Experience with children

Enthusiasm

Education

CACHE Level 3 qualification

University degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Lewisham

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Lewisham (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in September 2025- with the possibility of working in the schools during July.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Lewisham, although other relevant experience (for example in a dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts capacity) 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). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Lewisham.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Lewisham.
• Teaching assistant roles in Lewisham 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 Lewisham with a July/September 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.