Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary Schools

Protocol Education Limited; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variety of schools

Full-time & part-time roles

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils across mainstream primary schools. You will assist teachers, work with pupils individually or in groups, and help create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement and independence.

Experience in schools or childcare is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills. A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required or applicants must be willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or educational setting.
• Be patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting young learners.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
• Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning and development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Promote pupil engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Assist with classroom preparation, activities, and daily routines.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptable

Child development support

Job description

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in primary education?

We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of mainstream primary schools. Whether you are an experienced TA or looking to build on your existing school-based experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in welcoming and supportive school environments.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning and development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Promote pupil engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Assist with classroom preparation, activities, and daily routines.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, or educational setting.
• Be patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting young learners.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
• Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Desirable Experience

While not essential, experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunities in a variety of welcoming mainstream primary schools
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Long-term, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent opportunities

If you're ready to make a positive impact in the classroom and help children thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

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.