Primary Teaching Assistant

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SouthLonPRTA_1782296674
Closing date July 24, 2026
Location South East London, United Kingdom. South West London, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Primary Teaching Assistants required South LondonSeptember start£95-110 per day

Veritas Education is partnering with primary schools across South London to recruit dedicated and adaptable Primary Teaching Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable classroom experience, supporting students' learning, building their confidence, and making a meaningful impact on their educational journey. Roles are full-time, term-time only, and available to start in September.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting students in achieving their academic goals and reaching their full potential
  • Encouraging students to engage proactively with their learning and develop independence
  • Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children to learn and thrive
  • Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting general learning and development
  • Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring their individual learning needs are met and they feel included in the classroom
  • Demonstrating good presentation and clear articulation skills to assist with communication and understanding

    • The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
  • Have experience supporting students with learning difficulties and special educational needs
  • Hold a relevant qualification or degree in a related field, e.g. childhood studies, education, or psychology (ideal)
  • Be patient, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals
  • Have strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and support students effectively

    • If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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