Primary Teaching Assistant


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£100 to £110 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	EAST LONDON, REGION
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Full‑Time, Long‑Term - Immediate Start

A high‑achieving, community‑focused East London primary school with a strong reputation for inclusion, excellent behaviour and a warm, supportive ethos is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school prides itself on structured routines, ambitious teaching and a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to become confident, independent learners.

This is a full‑time, long‑term role starting ASAP, supporting pupils across KS2 and working closely with class teachers to deliver purposeful, engaging learning.

Delivering targeted support to KS2 pupils through small‑group and 1:1 interventions

Supporting children with mild to moderate SEN needs (ASD, ADHD, speech & language, SEMH)

Assisting with lesson preparation, resource organisation and behaviour routines

Helping pupils strengthen core skills in reading, writing, maths and reasoning

Encouraging independence, resilience and positive learning habits

Maintaining a calm, inclusive and motivating classroom environment

Upholding safeguarding standards and communicating effectively with staff and families

KS2 classroom experience is essential

Some SEN experience within a primary school setting

A degree is highly desirable, especially in education or a related field

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Strong communication skills, patience and a proactive, supportive approach

Commitment to a long‑term, full‑time role starting immediately

Professionalism, reliability and confidence in a busy primary environment

£100-£110 per day DOE

Do you enjoy supporting older primary pupils who are developing independence and confidence?

Can you deliver structured interventions that help close gaps and accelerate progress?

Are you confident supporting pupils with varied learning needs and helping them stay focused?

Would you thrive in a school with strong routines, high expectations and a warm community feel?

Are you ready to start immediately and commit long‑term?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and secure an interview to move forward in your education career.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.

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