Primary School Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Plumstead

Full-Time | Mid-September Start | Long-Term role

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role?

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and vibrant 3-form entry primary school in Plumstead for a General Teaching Assistant to join their team from mid-September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a large, supportive school with a strong leadership team, excellent facilities, and a commitment to helping every child reach their full potential. You''ll work alongside experienced teachers across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting learning in the classroom, delivering small group interventions, and helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

• Have previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Be confident supporting pupils across a range of abilities.
• Be proactive, reliable and eager to get involved in all aspects of school life.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Be passionate about helping children develop both academically and socially.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• A welcoming and inclusive 3-form entry primary school.
• Supportive leadership and experienced teaching staff.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• A friendly team with a positive working environment.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in children''s education every day.

• Experience working within a UK primary school.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Whether you''re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to continue building your career within education, we''d love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Abbie at TeacherActive to find out more.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.