Teaching Assistants with a Creative Spark

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking dynamic Teaching Assistants for primary schools in Southwark. The role involves supporting children's development through creative and engaging lessons. Whether seeking flexible supply or long-term positions, this opportunity offers professional development, competitive pay, and a chance to inspire young minds.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant for career goals

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children in a primary setting.
• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Proactive, positive, and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ development and deliver engaging lessons.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support.
• Work closely with teachers in classroom settings.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistants with a Creative Spark Wanted! | Primary Schools – Southwark

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? Do you have a creative flair that lights up the classroom? Protocol Education is looking for enthusiastic and imaginative Teaching Assistants to support vibrant primary schools across Southwark.

Whether you're looking for flexible daily supply or seeking a long-term position, we have a variety of roles to suit your schedule and goals.

About the Role:

We're seeking dynamic individuals who can bring energy, creativity, and a love of learning into the classroom. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils’ development, provide 1:1 or small group support, and help deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that capture young imaginations.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for working with children in a primary setting
• Creativity – whether it’s in art, music, drama, storytelling, or thinking outside the box
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working with children (school-based or otherwise) is desirable
• A proactive, positive, and flexible attitude
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Daily supply and long-term roles to suit your availability
• Local opportunities in welcoming and well-resourced schools
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• A dedicated consultant who truly understands your career goals
• Excellent pathway for professional development

Whether you're a recent graduate, an experienced TA, or someone with a creative background looking to make a difference – we want to hear from you!

Apply now and bring your creative spark into Southwark’s primary classrooms!

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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