Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking a Year 3 Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest, East London. This full-time role involves supporting educators, assessing student work, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Prior classroom experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK and pass safeguarding checks. The position starts January 2026 with a temporary contract that may be extended.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Support educators and help students thrive in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in lesson planning and activities.
• Assess student work and provide feedback.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational 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 creating 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 and Position Details

• Location: Waltham Forest, East London
• Position: KS2 Teaching Assistant
• Type of Work: Supporting teaching, assessing student work, lesson planning/activities
• Start Date: January 2026
• Duration: 1‑term contract, may be extended; end of term 1
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/Part time: Full time
• Minimum pay rate: Depends on pay scale
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday (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 within the past year
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Eligibility Requirements

• Valid right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child‑barred DBS and enrolment (or willingness to enrol) onto the DBS update service
• Register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy

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 submit your most up‑to‑date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!