Year 3 Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Personalised support from a consultant

Opportunities across settings

Simple registration

Referral scheme

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is searching for a passionate Year 3 Teacher to inspire and support students transitioning into Key Stage 2. Located in Waltham Forest, you will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence and curiosity while planning engaging lessons that meet the National Curriculum. The ideal candidate will hold UK QTS and have experience teaching KS2, supporting both SEND and EAL learners. This temporary position offers weekly pay and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status.
• Recent experience teaching KS2 or upper KS1 required.
• Ability to support SEND and EAL learners essential.
• Ability to foster independence, resilience, and curiosity in pupils.
• Strong relationships with pupils, staff and families built quickly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Support pupils through transition from KS1 to KS2.
• Foster a positive classroom environment for all learners.
• Encourage critical thinking and curiosity across the curriculum.
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment with clear expectations.
• Collaborate with TAs, parents and senior leaders to support pupil progress.
• Contribute to safeguarding and school community activities.

Skills

Classroom presence

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Supporting independence

Team collaboration

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Your next teaching role could be closer than you think.

We’re working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Waltham Forest who are looking for a passionate Year 3 Teacher ready to inspire, challenge, and support pupils as they take their first steps into Key Stage 2.

Year 3 is a key transition year, where pupils move into more independent learning, deeper thinking, and new expectations. You’ll play a vital role in building on KS1 foundations, helping pupils grow in confidence, resilience, and curiosity, all within a team that values creativity, consistency, and genuine care.

If you love helping children take that next big step in their learning journey, this could be a brilliant next move.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and delivering engaging, well‑structured lessons tailored to Year 3 pupils, in line with the National Curriculum
• Supporting pupils through the transition from KS1 to KS2, building independence and confidence
• Developing pupils’ reading, writing, and maths skills to support deeper learning
• Encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning across the curriculum
• Creating a positive, structured classroom environment where all pupils feel supported and motivated
• Adapting teaching to meet the needs of SEND and EAL learners, ensuring every child can access the curriculum
• Managing behaviour through clear expectations, consistency, and positive reinforcement
• Working closely with TAs, parents, and senior leaders to support pupil progress
• Playing an active role in the wider school community and upholding safeguarding at all times

What we’re looking for:

• Holds UK QTS
• Has recent experience teaching KS2 or upper KS1, with a strong understanding of transition into KS2
• Brings a calm, confident classroom presence, with strong behaviour management
• Can support pupils in becoming more independent and resilient learners
• Builds strong, trusting relationships quickly with pupils, staff, and families
• Is passionate about helping children grow in confidence, curiosity, and capability

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep it simple. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that genuinely match what you’re looking for.

You’ll benefit from:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• A smooth, straightforward registration process
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

Make a real difference as pupils take their first steps into Key Stage 2.

Email your CV to [e-mail] to find out if this role is the right fit for 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.

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