Teaching Assistant Temporary

Position: Teaching Assistant (Permanent, Contract, Temporary)
Teaching Assistant – Year 5 | Outstanding Central London Primary | Near Covent Garden

Seize your opportunity to join a truly exceptional primary school as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant in the heart of Central London, just a short walk from Covent Garden. This thriving, oversubscribed two-form entry school is graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and enjoys a superb reputation with both families and the wider community. If you’re a high-achieving graduate with ambitions to teach, this is the perfect springboard for your career in education, offering daily rates up to £110 and a rewarding, dynamic environment.

In this Teaching Assistant role, you’ll work closely with a talented Year 5 class teacher, support the learning of a vibrant, high-aspiration cohort, and occasionally deliversupport to pupils with SEND. You’ll be immersed in a culture that values academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth, for both students and staff. With outstanding facilities and a supportive leadership team, you’ll gain classroom experience that will set you apart for teacher training and future roles.

Key Highlights:

* Year 5 Teaching Assistant – full-time, central London, near Covent Garden

* Daily rate up to £110 depending on experience

* Outstanding graded, oversubscribed two-form entry primary school

* Support an experienced Year 5 class teacher and deliver occasional

SEND support

* Vibrant, ambitious, and welcoming school community

* Ideal for high-achieving graduates with aspirations to teach

* First-class resources, specialist subject teaching, and inspiring SLT

* Excellent references and career development for future teacher training

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Providing hands-on support to the Year 5 class teacher every day

* Working with small groups to boost attainment in English, Maths, and wider curriculum

* Deliveringsupport for pupils with SEND when needed

* Creating engaging, inclusive resources and supporting classroom routines

* Helping track pupil progress and encouraging confidence and independence

Ideal Teaching Assistant for this Central London School:

* Graduate with a strong academic background (2:1 or above preferred)

* Ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate about primary education

* Aspiring teacher eager to gain immersive classroom experience

* Adaptable, proactive, and committed to supporting all learners

* Positive, compassionate communicator with a growth mindset

Why Join This Covent Garden Primary?:

* Ofsted Outstanding and a school of choice for families across Central London

* Warm, supportive team and forward-thinking Headteacher

* Exciting location, moments from Covent Garden’s cultural attractions

* Excellent professional development and progression for graduates

* Diverse, creative school community that celebrates achievement

How to Apply:

Interviews for this Year 5 Teaching Assistant role are taking place right now! If you’re a graduate with aspirations to teach, keen to join one of London’s most sought-after schools, apply today, these roles always fill quickly.

This is a golden opportunity for a passionate graduate to gain hands-on classroom experience in a beloved Outstanding primary school near Covent Garden. Start your teaching journey in Central London this term, secure your place today