Job Description
Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in education? Do you have experience working with children and a passion for supporting their development? Academics are working with a fantastic primary school in Barking and Dagenham to recruit an enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team from December 2026. This is a varied opportunity combining general classroom support and SEN support.
- -98110 per day
- December 2026 start date
- KS1 Primary Teaching Assistant
- Barking and Dagenham based location
- Fixed-term contract for the academic year, with the option to extend
- Term-time only
* Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
The school provides an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience within a primary school environment, working alongside experienced teaching staff and supporting children with a range of learning needs. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across different KS1 year groups, gaining exposure to both general classroom support and SEN provision.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support class teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Provide general classroom support across different KS1 year groups.
- Support pupils with SEN, helping to meet their individual learning and development needs.
- Adapt your approach to support children with different abilities and learning styles.
- Promote a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Assist with classroom organisation, daily routines and activities.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent and effective support.
This role would suit:
- Graduates looking to gain valuable experience within primary education.
- Individuals with previous experience working with children, whether in schools, nurseries, childcare, tutoring, sports coaching or youth work.
- Anyone considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or another child-focused profession.
- Someone flexible and adaptable, who is happy to work across different year groups.
- An individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Someone who is patient, proactive and passionate about supporting children''s education.
- An enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one is essential for this role.
Click APPLY NOW to register your interest and take the next step in your education career. Interviews commencing ASAP.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.