Actors Wanted - Teaching Assistants

Actors Wanted - Teaching Assistants
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Newham
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: £104 - £110 per day

About the role/school
We are recruiting enthusiastic individuals with performing arts backgrounds to work as Teaching Assistants in primary schools across Newham.

These roles are ideal for actors, performers, and creatives looking for full-time work in a rewarding setting while developing transferable skills.

You will support pupils within the classroom, with opportunities to work 1:1 or in small groups, including supporting children with special educational needs.

Creativity, confidence, and strong communication skills are highly valued, particularly when engaging pupils who benefit from expressive and interactive learning approaches.

Job Responsibilities

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  Support pupils' learning and engagement within the classroom.

  
  


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  Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils, including those with SEND.

  
  


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  Use creativity, movement, and communication skills to support learning and behaviour.

  
  


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  Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.

  
  


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  Help create a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment.

  
  

Qualifications/Experience

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  Background in acting, drama, theatre, dance, or performing arts - highly desirable.

  
  


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  Experience working with children or young people in any setting (education, coaching, workshops, youth work, etc.).

  
  


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  An interest in supporting pupils with SEND.

  
  


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  Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

  
  


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  Right to work in the UK.

  
  

Next steps:
If this Actors Wanted - Teaching Assistants position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus on Kam@teachplus,uk.

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 meaningful work in education — our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help you build a sustainable career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working with schools across London, we offer short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities, as well as a high volume of daily supply work.