Do you enjoy working with children and making a positive impact every day? We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a variety of mainstream primary schools across Lewisham.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or looking to gain valuable classroom experience, we have opportunities available to match your skills and availability.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning and development by:
- Assisting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons.
- Supporting individual pupils and small groups to achieve their learning goals.
- Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Encouraging pupil participation, confidence, and independence.
- Supporting students with a range of learning abilities and needs.
- Promoting positive behaviour and effective classroom routines.
- Contributing to the overall wellbeing and progress of pupils.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with children or young people.
- Be confident, reliable, and proactive.
- Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Have a passion for education and supporting young learners.
- Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience (preferred but not essential).
What We Offer:
- Flexible working options to fit around your lifestyle.
- Access to a wide network of primary and secondary schools across Lewisham.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Opportunities for both short-term and long-term assignments.
- Ongoing support from experienced education recruitment specialists.
- Valuable experience for those considering a career in teaching.
- Potential pathways into permanent school-based positions.
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for:
- Experienced Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Graduates seeking school experience
- Aspiring Teachers
- Youth Workers
- Individuals looking for flexible education-based work
Flexible work. Rewarding experiences. Immediate starts available.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Graduate or Experienced Teaching Assistant employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking meaningful roles in Bristol's vibrant educational landscape. With a strong commitment to professional development, supportive leadership, and a collaborative work culture, we empower educators to thrive while making a real difference in students' lives. Our flexible opportunities, competitive pay, and the potential for permanent placements after just 15 weeks make us an attractive choice for both early career and experienced teachers.
