Primary Teaching Assistant

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Primary Teaching Assistant | Lambeth | September Start

Are you an ambitious graduate looking to gain hands-on experience within an Outstanding primary school before pursuing a career in teaching? This Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Lambeth offers the chance to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 while learning from experienced practitioners within a nurturing and high-achieving school environment.

This Primary Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates who enjoy working with younger children and want to develop their classroom confidence before teacher training. You will support whole-class learning, deliver focused interventions and work closely with teachers to ensure every pupil receives the encouragement they need to succeed.

The school prides itself on delivering a broad, engaging curriculum where academic achievement is balanced with creativity, personal development and pupil wellbeing.

Full Academic Year

What the school can offer a Primary Teaching Assistant:

Experience across both KS1 and KS2 classrooms
Opportunities to deliver phonics, reading and Maths interventions
Weekly support from experienced class teachers and senior leaders
Training around safeguarding, behaviour management and adaptive teaching
Opportunities to work with pupils of varying abilities, including those with SEND
Excellent preparation for Primary PGCE or Schools Direct programmes
A welcoming staff team with a genuine commitment to graduate developmentYour responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils during whole-class lessons
Delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
Providing 1:1 support for pupils requiring additional guidance
Preparing classroom resources and learning materials
Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
Helping to create an inclusive learning environmentThe successful Primary Teaching Assistant will:

Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree
Be enthusiastic about Primary education
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be patient, proactive and organised
Have aspirations of becoming a Primary TeacherIf you are looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant role where you can build exceptional classroom experience before teacher training, this is an excellent Lambeth opportunity from September 2026.

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Primary Teaching Assistant | Lambeth | September Start