Teaching Assistant

POSITION: Primary Teaching Assistant
PAY: £95–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
CONTRACT: Flexible / Ongoing
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday (minimum 3 days per week preferred)
START DATE: ASAP
LOCATION: Newham, East London

Schools across Newham are looking for friendly, reliable, and adaptable Primary Teaching Assistants to provide classroom support on a flexible basis. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children, supporting their learning and development, and gaining experience across a variety of primary school settings.

About the role: Primary Teaching Assistant

· Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
· Work 1:1, in small groups, or assist with whole-class activities
· Help teachers with classroom routines, resources, and behaviour management
· Support children with SEN or additional needs when required
· Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion policies
· Flexible assignments—choose the days you are available

The ideal candidate: Primary Teaching Assistant

· Teaching Assistant qualification preferred
· Minimum of 6 months experience working in a UK primary school is essential
· Confident, adaptable, and proactive in different classroom settings
· Passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Reliable, professional, and punctual
· Enhanced DBS required (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits of joining Clarus Education:

· Competitive daily rates (paid weekly)
· Flexible working—choose the days you work
· Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
· Work across a range of supportive Newham primary schools
· Dedicated personal consultant for ongoing support
· DBS advice and guidance
· £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus for support staff

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Teaching Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Teaching Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Teaching Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Teaching Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Teaching Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Jo at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.

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