Primary School Teaching Assistant

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant seeking a new full time role for ASAP January 2026 start?

Are you looking for a supportive primary school where you can further your experience and be valued for the hard work you do?

Perhaps you are looking for a school that can help develop you into teaching and offer teacher training?

If so, Academics have the Primary School Teaching Assistant role for you!

2 Form Entry Primary School in Havering, London are currently seeking a Primary School Teaching Assistant who can join them in either January or February 2026 on a full time, long term contract till at least July 2026.

Primary School Teaching Assistant
January or February 2026 start
Havering, London
Mainstream Primary School
Full-time, long-term role
Teacher training available from September 2026
Permanent contract from September 2026
89 - 110 per day (weekly pay)
Excellent education and training opportunities
FREE Staff Car Park
Great transport links

Primary School located in Havering, London are looking for experience of working in either mainstream or SEN specific schools and delivering intervention programmes.

• To support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.
• Support those with challenging behaviour, including adapting the environment and tailoring activities to meet the individual's needs.
• To provide a way to calm the individual down when they show early signs of distress
• To take every opportunity to develop pupils' language, reading, numeracy and related skills as directed by class teachers
• To be enthusiastic and self‑motivated and be able to work as part of a team
• Work in small groups across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as well as possible 1:1 support

• excellent continuing professional development;
• Teacher training from September 2026 (optional)
• supportive staff who are receptive to new ideas and initiatives;
• friendly and dedicated staff, parents and governors;
• strong ICT provision to support and extend learning and assessment;
• a supportive leadership team; and
• a very well‑resourced school.

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'apply' now or contact Yasmin on / (url removed)

Primary School Teaching Assistant
Havering, London