Primary Teaching Assistant

Looking for a role where you're genuinely valued, not just "extra hands"?

We're working with a range of friendly, well run mainstream primary schools across Lambeth who are looking for brilliant Teaching Assistants to join them on a long term basis.

Whether you love supporting phonics in KS1 or helping pupils build confidence in KS2, we'll match you with a school that fits your style.

• Supporting the class teacher to keep lessons running smoothly
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to boost confidence and progress
• Helping pupils stay focused, engaged and enjoying their learning
• Supporting children with additional needs where required
• Being that steady, reliable presence every classroom needs

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• A calm, positive approach (someone pupils trust and teachers rely on)
• Good communication skills and a team player mindset
• A proactive attitude, happy to get stuck in wherever needed

• Long term roles where you can build real relationships
• Supportive schools that value their support staff
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• A chance to grow your experience or step into teaching later on

We keep things simple. No overpromising, just honest conversations and roles that actually suit you.

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free CPD, including SEND and behaviour support training
• A dedicated consultant who listens and gets it
• Easy registration and local placements

If you're the kind of person who makes a difference without making a fuss, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

Apply now or drop us a message, we'll talk through what works for you and get you into the right school.

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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