Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant Start Date: November 2025
Location: Tower Hamlets
Full-time
Salary: £104 – £110 per day About the role/school

A nurturing and inclusive 2-form entry primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is based in Year 2 and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be working with the whole class as well as providing targeted SEN support, ensuring every child has the best possible learning experience.

Job Responsibilities

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting Year 2 as a whole class TA, while also working with SEN pupils

Leading a daily phonics group (Read Write Inc phonics experience would be ideal)

Assisting in delivering intervention groups to boost learning progress

Using strong behaviour management strategies to support the class

Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff as a committed Primary Teaching Assistant

Qualifications/Experience

To succeed as a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will need:

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Experience in primary schools, ideally with phonics and SEN support

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Next steps

If this Primary Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.

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We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work for Primary Teaching Assistants.