Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistant TA

Croydon, Surrey
Reed

Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistant (TA)

Location: Croydon & Sutton

Daily supply, short term, long term

Negotiable Rate

Registration and Interviews taking place ASAP

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” -B.B. King

Are you passionate about working with young learners and dedicated to making a positive impact on their education? We are currently seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team as Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistants at REED Education.

Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging lessons and activities for primary school students.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need additional help.
• Help students with their reading, writing, mathematics, and other subject areas as required.
• Foster a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that encourages students’ personal and social development.
• Assist in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining discipline.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in education, Early Childhood Studies, or a relevant field
• Experience working with primary school-aged children, either through previous teaching assistant roles, volunteering, or related activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and connect with young learners.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic classroom environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students.
• A positive and proactive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration

Benefits:

Working with REED grants you

• 24/7 access to a personal consultant who is an expert in Education recruitment.
• Access to a huge range of teaching opportunities through our network of branches across England and Wales
• Competitive pay rates
• Support with payroll and timesheets
• Access to CPD courses
• Access to the REED Rewards scheme which includes professional indemnity insurance, life/critical illness insurance, personal accident cover and a 24-hour legal and counselling helpline service.

Apply Now or alternatively call Amy at our Croydon office!

REED EDUCATION is a specialist consultancy focusing exclusively on the Education sector. For over 60 years Reed’s education recruitment specialists have been delivering outstanding service to schools and educational settings across the UK.