Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Southwark – Immediate Start – Long-Term Role

***Teaching Assistant Required for a Primary School in Southwark

***Teaching Assistant required in the borough of Southwark

***Teaching Assistant required to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

***Teaching Assistant required for a long-term role in a primary school

Education First are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Southwark on a long-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a strong background working with children who is passionate about supporting pupils with their learning, development and well-being.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils engage with lessons, develop confidence and make progress both academically and personally.

The Role – Teaching Assistant

* Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 within the classroom and wider school environment.

* Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.

* Assisting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons and learning activities.

* Supporting pupils with their literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum development.

* Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and participation.

* Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and challenging behaviour where required.

* Helping pupils develop their social skills, independence and emotional well-being.

* Supporting classroom behaviour management and maintaining a positive learning environment.

* Working alongside teachers to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.

* Providing support both inside and outside the classroom as required.

* Encouraging pupils to develop positive learning habits and achieve their potential.

The Ideal Candidate

* Previous experience working with children in a primary school, SEN, nursery or similar educational setting.

* Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and challenging behaviour.

* A patient, caring and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

* Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

* The ability to work effectively alongside teachers and school staff.

* A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

* Experience providing 1:1 or small-group support is desirable.

* Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN or childcare are desirable but not essential.

* The ability to adapt to different classroom environments and respond to pupils' individual needs.

Why Work with Education First?

* Competitive daily rates of pay.

* Long-term and permanent opportunities across London and surrounding areas.

* Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

* Opportunities to develop your experience in primary, SEN and mainstream schools.

* Access to a wide range of Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and Behaviour Mentor roles.

* Support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Southwark, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered for this exciting long-term role