Teaching Assistants Required - Primary Schools

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is actively recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a range of supportive mainstream primary schools in Lewisham and surrounding areas. Roles available on daily supply or long-term placements, offering flexible hours to suit your availability and steady classroom experience.

You'll support children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Be confident supporting children across different primary age groups.
• Have a positive, patient and professional approach.
• Be able to adapt quickly to different classroom environments.
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Be able to provide references covering recent school-based employment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Providing classroom support to teachers throughout the school day.
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation in lessons.
• Preparing classroom resources and assisting with daily classroom routines.

Skills

Primary school experience

Classroom support

Interventions 1:1 & small groups

Behaviour support

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a primary school?

Protocol Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a range of supportive and welcoming mainstream primary schools. We have opportunities available on both a daily supply and long-term basis, offering flexible work to suit your availability as well as ongoing placements for those seeking greater consistency.

If you enjoy supporting children's learning and thrive in a classroom environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to help create a positive and engaging learning environment where every child can succeed.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Providing classroom support to teachers throughout the school day
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation in lessons
• Preparing classroom resources and assisting with daily classroom routines

What You'll Need

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting
• Be confident supporting children across different primary age groups
• Have a positive, patient and professional approach
• Be able to adapt quickly to different classroom environments
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
• Be able to provide references covering recent school-based employment

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Flexible daily supply work around your schedule
• Long-term opportunities available throughout the academic year
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of local primary schools
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
• Free CPD training and career development opportunities
• Potential for long-term placements to become permanent positions

Whether you're looking to build your experience through daily supply or secure a long-term role within a fantastic primary school, Protocol Education has opportunities to suit 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.