Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistant - KS1/2

Location: Newham
Pay: per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: 27th April 2026
Commutable from: Barking and Dagenham, Greenwich, Hackney, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest.

Long Term Futures is managing a full-time Primary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This role involves working across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 to provide essential classroom support and help students meet their learning targets as they approach the end of the academic year.

The school is a community-focused primary setting situated in the vibrant borough of Newham. It is well known for its inclusive ethos and its dedicated staff who work together to deliver a creative, high-quality education for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the class teacher to facilitate daily lessons and learning tasks.
• Specialising in core subject support by leading small group interventions in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Assisting students with specific learning needs or those requiring additional pastoral care.
• Organising educational resources to ensure a positive and structured classroom environment.
• Maintaining a safe environment for students during playground and lunch intervals.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience assisting children within a primary school or a related educational field.
• A proactive, adaptable, and patient approach to supporting student progress.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with staff and pupils.
• A solid working knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or the willingness to apply for one).

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive pay rates paid weekly.
• A dedicated consultant to support your career journey.
• Access to a wide range of CPD and training opportunities.
• A simple and efficient registration process.

Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process

1. Submit your CV through the application link.
2. Have an introductory call with Jack, your dedicated consultant, to support you through registration to placement.
3. Attend a trial day or in-person interview with the school.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

By applying for this role, you consent to Long Term Futures storing your personal data for the purpose of recruitment. We will never share your information with third parties without your explicit consent.