Year 3 Teaching Assistant

JobsinED Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Primary School in Central London is seeking a Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join its outstanding team. You will support a Year 3 class, gaining invaluable classroom experience while helping young learners flourish.

The role offers full-time, long-term placement with a daily rate up to £115 depending on experience, ideal for ambitious graduates aiming for primary teacher training.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above preferred.
• Genuine enthusiasm for primary education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, initiative and rapport with children.
• Aspirations towards primary teacher training.
• Committed to a consistent, full-time school-based position.

Responsibilities

• Support engaging Year 3 lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Assist the class teacher with planning and classroom resources.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning habits.
• Provide individual support for pupils requiring additional guidance.
• Monitor progress and celebrate academic achievements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Initiative

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Year 3 Teaching Assistant - Outstanding Westminster Primary School

A truly Outstanding primary school in the heart of Westminster, Central London, is seeking a Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join its wonderful school community. This charming, high-achieving school offers an incredible setting for an ambitious graduate considering a future in primary teaching. You'll support a brilliant Year 3 class teacher, gaining invaluable classroom experience while helping enthusiastic young learners flourish. A fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching potential in a school that genuinely values education.

As a Year 3 Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with an experienced teacher, learning how engaging lessons, effective behaviour management and thoughtful differentiation come together. The school combines high academic expectations with a warm, nurturing atmosphere. For aspiring primary teachers, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop practical skills before progressing into teacher training.

Key Highlights:

• Year 3 Teaching Assistant Wanted - Outstanding Primary School
• Beautiful Location in Westminster, Central London
• Ofsted Outstanding - Charming, High-Achieving School
• Full-time, Long-term Position
• Daily rate Up To £115 depending on Experience
• Work Alongside a Brilliant, Experienced Year 3 Teacher
• Perfect Opportunity for Ambitious Graduates and Aspiring Teachers
• Gain Valuable KS2 Classroom Experience and Teaching Skills

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support engaging Year 3 lessons across the primary curriculum
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
• Assist the class teacher with planning and classroom resources
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning habits
• Provide individual support for pupils requiring additional guidance
• Monitor progress and celebrate academic achievements

Ideal Candidate for This Westminster School:

• High-achieving graduate with a 2:1 degree or above preferred
• Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for primary education
• Brings excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Shows patience, initiative and a natural rapport with children
• Aspires towards primary teacher training or a career in education
• Commits to a consistent, full-time school-based position

Why Join This Westminster School?

• Outstanding primary school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere
• Charming Central London setting in the heart of Westminster
• Direct mentorship through working alongside an experienced Year 3 teacher
• Valuable exposure to the KS2 curriculum and classroom practice
• Excellent preparation for future primary teacher training

This Year 3 Teaching Assistant position offers the chance to learn from a talented classroom practitioner while building the confidence and experience needed for teaching. A wonderful school in which to begin your journey into primary education