Primary Teaching Assistant – Psychology Graduates Welcome
Greenwich
£110 per day, rising to £122 per day after 12 working weeks
Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain invaluable school-based experience before embarking on a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or child mental health?
Perhaps you're an aspiring Primary Teacher looking for the ideal first step into education?
A thriving and highly regarded primary school in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join its outstanding support team. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals while making a genuine difference to children's lives.
This role offers the perfect pathway into teacher training, with excellent mentoring, professional development and the chance to develop your classroom skills within an inclusive and nurturing environment.
The Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across the school with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and achieve their full potential.
You will be working with children with needs including:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Global Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Support may be delivered on a 1:1 basis, in small intervention groups or within the classroom alongside the class teacher.
Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable, but not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with patience, empathy, resilience and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a degree (Psychology graduates are especially encouraged to apply)
- Is considering a future career in teaching or education
- Has a caring, patient and positive approach
- Is confident building relationships with children
- Has excellent communication skills
- Can work collaboratively as part of a supportive staff team
- Is committed to helping every child reach their potential
What the school offers
- Outstanding experience for aspiring Primary Teachers
- A supportive leadership team committed to staff development
- Excellent training and mentoring
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- Modern learning facilities and excellent resources
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced SEND professionals
- Long-term career progression opportunities
Location & Transport
The school is located in Greenwich with excellent public transport links.
- Just an 8-minute walk from the nearest Jubilee Line station
- Easily accessible from across South East and East London
- Please note: There are no on-site car parking facilities
Salary:
£100.14 per day to start, increasing to £122 per day after 12 working weeks.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Primary Teaching Assistant candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This Primary Teaching Assistant post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
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Pay: £100.14-£122.00 per day
Work Location: In person
