Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant | Bromley | September Start

Are you an ambitious graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience within an Outstanding primary school before pursuing a career in teaching? This Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bromley offers the chance to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 while learning from experienced practitioners within a nurturing and high‑achieving school environment.

This Primary Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates who enjoy working with younger children and want to develop their classroom confidence before teacher training. You will support whole‑class learning, deliver focused interventions and work closely with teachers to ensure every pupil receives the encouragement they need to succeed.

The school prides itself on delivering a broad, engaging curriculum where academic achievement is balanced with creativity, personal development and pupil wellbeing.

What the school can offer a Primary Teaching Assistant:

• Experience across both KS1 and KS2 classrooms
• Opportunities to deliver phonics, reading and Maths interventions
• Weekly support from experienced class teachers and senior leaders
• Training around safeguarding, behaviour management and adaptive teaching
• Opportunities to work with pupils of varying abilities, including those with SEND
• Excellent preparation for Primary PGCE or Schools Direct programmes
• A welcoming staff team with a genuine commitment to graduate development

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils during whole-class lessons
• Delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils requiring additional guidance
• Preparing classroom resources and learning materials
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Helping to create an inclusive learning environment

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will:

• Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree
• Be enthusiastic about Primary education
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be patient, proactive and organised
• Have aspirations of becoming a Primary Teacher