Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistants
South West London
September 2025 start
95-110 per day

Veritas Education work with a variety of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas, providing high-quality teachers and support staff for long-term, short-term, permanent, and daily supply roles. We partner with state, private, and independent schools, building trusted relationships with our clients.

We are currently working with a number of primary schools across South West London that require experienced Teaching Assistants for full time positions starting September 2025. Positions are are Monday - Friday, 8.30am-4pm, term time only. These roles will involve supporting a diverse range of students, including those with special educational needs.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students in achieving their academic goals and reaching their full potential.
• Encouraging students to engage proactively with their learning and develop independence.
• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children to learn and thrive.
• Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting general learning and development.
• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring their individual learning needs are met and they feel included in the classroom.
• Demonstrating good presentation and clear articulation skills to assist with communication and understanding.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, especially those with SEN, or have a strong interest in pursuing a career in education.
• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or a degree in a related field.
• Be patient, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Have strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to motivate and support students effectively.

Graduates with experience are welcome to apply.

If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV outlining relevant skills and experience/qualifications for this role.

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.'