Primary Teaching Assistant

Looking to make a meaningful difference in the classroom, every single day? We’re working with a range of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Newham who are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a team that genuinely values the impact of support staff in helping children thrive. You’ll be right at the heart of the classroom, working alongside the teacher to create a positive, engaging space where every child feels supported, challenged, and ready to learn. If you enjoy variety, love building relationships, and want to play a key role in pupils’ progress, this could be just the role for you. What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils across KS1 or KS2 with daily learning activities
• Working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons
• Providing targeted support to individuals or small groups
• Helping pupils develop confidence in literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum areas
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting social development
• Contributing to a supportive, inclusive classroom environment

What we’re looking for: The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
• Patient, reliable, and approachable
• Proactive and happy to get stuck into all aspects of school life
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adaptable and confident in a busy classroom setting

Experience working in a primary school is helpful, but your attitude, energy, and willingness to learn matter just as much. Why work with Protocol Education? We keep things straightforward. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that genuinely match what you’re looking for. You’ll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
• Simple, streamlined registration
• A referral scheme that actually rewards you

Interested? Send your CV to View email address on jober.uk and let’s have a chat about what you’re looking for. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.