Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Walworth, Southwark, London
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in a child's education? We are currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding primary school located in Walworth, Southwark.

This welcoming and high-achieving school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every pupil receives personalised attention.

The Teaching Assistant will be joining a dynamic and supportive team that delivers a broad and enriching curriculum designed to inspire and engage young learners.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection (April 2024), the school was rated ‘Outstanding' across all areas, a reflection of its strong leadership, exceptional teaching standards, and commitment to pupil well-being.

The successful Teaching Assistant will play a key role in maintaining these high standards and helping pupils thrive academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, your day-to-day duties will include:

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  Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 to achieve learning goals.

  
  


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  Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.

  
  


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  Providing one-to-one and small group support where needed.

  
  


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  Encouraging positive learning behaviours and emotional development.

  
  


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  Helping to create an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.

  
  


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  Supporting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning.

  
  

The Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and leadership staff to ensure each pupil receives the best support possible.

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must have:

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  An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service

  
  


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  The Right to work in the UK

  
  


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  Previous experience working with children in a school or similar setting (preferred but not essential)

  
  


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  A genuine passion for supporting education and child development

  
  

If you're an aspiring teacher, this Teaching Assistant opportunity offers valuable classroom experience in a school that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.

If this Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Mary at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.