Primary Teaching Assistant | September 2026 Start

Location:

Haringey, North London

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Available
Salary:
Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about helping children develop, learn, and succeed?

Engage Education is recruiting enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants to join a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Haringey from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, or individuals with childcare or youth work experience looking to make a real difference in education.

Working alongside experienced teachers, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and socially, helping them develop confidence and reach their full potential.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 within the classroom.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions in literacy, numeracy, and phonics.
• Assist class teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support children with varying learning needs, including those with SEND where appropriate.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in learning.
• Help prepare classroom resources and maintain an organised learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents to support children’s academic and personal development.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion throughout the school day.

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, or similar setting is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn. Why Join Engage Education?
  • September 2026 start.
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities across Haringey primary schools.
  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Access to free CPD, safeguarding, phonics, and behaviour management training.
  • Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.
  • Excellent progression opportunities into teacher training, SEND support, pastoral care, or educational psychology.
  • Gain valuable classroom experience in a range of inclusive and diverse primary schools.

  If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire young learners and develop your career in education, we’d love to hear from you.