Primary Teaching Assistant

Permanent
full-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference leon24832_1770017295

Closing date March 4, 2026

Location South East London, United Kingdom

Type
Full-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Primary Teaching Assistant Location: Greenwich, South East London Start Date: February 2026 Pay: £95 - £115 per day

Veritas Education is delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Greenwich to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant for a February 2026 start.

This OFSTED-rated 'Good' school is known for its nurturing ethos and strong focus on pupils' academic achievement, emotional wellbeing, and personal development. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning, build confidence, and develop positive relationships within the classroom.

This role is ideal for a patient, proactive, and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting children, including those with additional needs, within a supportive primary school environment.

The Ideal Primary Teaching Assistant Will Have:

• Proven experience supporting children in a primary school setting - essential
• Knowledge of strategies to support learning, communication, and behaviour
• A calm, caring, and resilient approach when working with pupils with additional needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting the class teacher with differentiated classroom activities
• Promoting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Using creative and engaging strategies to support learning
• Monitoring pupil progress and sharing feedback with the class teacher and SENCO
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Why Join This School?

• A friendly and supportive school community
• Experienced leadership and SENCO team committed to staff development
• Excellent CPD and ongoing training opportunities

How to Apply: If you are an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in a Greenwich primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Veritas Education on 020 3026 6150 for more information.

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.'