Primary School Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in a range of friendly and inclusive mainstream primary and secondary schools across Southwark. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to begin your career in education, we have flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Help children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
• Support pupils with varying abilities and learning needs.
• Assist in maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of students.

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Are patient, caring, and adaptable.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Have a genuine interest in education and child development.
• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience (desirable but not essential).

• Flexible work to suit your schedule.
• Opportunities across a variety of mainstream schools in Southwark.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles.

• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Learning Support Assistants
• Nursery Practitioners seeking a school-based role
• Individuals returning to work within education
• Candidates looking for flexible employment opportunities

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.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to gain experience in a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Flexible work. Supportive schools. Immediate vacancies available.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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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