Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency in East London is seeking a dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant to support KS2 students. The successful candidate will enhance learning through lesson support and student assessment in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Prior experience is preferred but not essential. This is a temporary contract starting in January 2026 with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and assess student work.
• Create lesson plans and activities.
• Help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, motivating teaching assistant in Waltham Forest, East London. The school is a Three-form Primary school with a supportive leadership team with a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our educators and help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Contract / Position Details

• Location - Waltham Forest, East London.
• Position - KS2 Teaching Assistant.
• Type of work - supporting teaching, Assess student work, lesson plans/Activities.
• Contract or position start date - January 2026.
• Duration / Likely Duration - 1 term contract may be extended.
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - end of term 1.
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary.
• Full time / part time - Full time.
• Minimum pay rate - depending on pay scale.
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm: Mon - Fri (term time only).

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

To be eligible for this role through Prospero: YOU MUST!

• Have a valid right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up-to date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.