Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistants required
East London
September start
(Apply online only) per day

Veritas Education are currently recruiting dedicated and adaptable Primary Teaching Assistants for primary schools across East London. This is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable classroom experience, supporting students' learning, building their confidence, and making a meaningful impact on their educational journey. Roles are full-time, term-time only, and available to start as September 2026.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with their learning and help them reach their potential
• Encourage positive engagement in lessons
• Help maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Assist the class teacher with behaviour management and general classroom support
• Provide support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people (school experience preferred)
• Hold a relevant degree or qualification, e.g. education, childhood studies, psychology (desirable)
• Be patient, adaptable, and able to work well as part of a team
• Have strong communication skills and a positive, supportive approach

If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV.

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.'