New Job: Primary TA in Lewisham

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Primary Class Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September

Are you a graduate looking to gain experience within a primary school before progressing into teaching or child-focused professions? This Primary Class Teaching Assistant opportunity in Lewisham from September 2026 would suit a confident and enthusiastic individual keen to support pupils across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

This Primary Class Teaching Assistant role involves supporting teachers with classroom learning, small-group interventions and wider pupil development throughout the school day. Staff work within collaborative year groups and benefit from strong leadership support, shared planning and consistent behaviour systems.

The successful Primary Class Teaching Assistant will work closely with pupils across core subjects, helping to build confidence, engagement and classroom participation. This Primary Class Teaching Assistant role would suit aspiring Primary Teachers, Educational Psychologists or graduates interested in child development.

Primary Class Teaching Assistant – September 2026
Weekly Pay | £475–£525 per week

What the school can offer a Primary Class Teaching Assistant:

• Full-time classroom experience across KS1 and KS2


• Opportunities to deliver targeted interventions and booster sessions


• Strong mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders


• A supportive and collaborative primary staff team


• Exposure to phonics, reading and numeracy support programmes


• Clear pathways into teacher training and education careers


• Positive behaviour systems and strong classroom routines


• Valuable long-term experience within a thriving primary setting

The successful Primary Class Teaching Assistant will:

• Hold strong A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree


• Be enthusiastic about supporting children within primary education


• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff


• Be proactive, organised and reliable


• Have ambitions to progress within education or child-focused professions

If you are looking for a Primary Class Teaching Assistant role that offers genuine classroom experience and long-term progression, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity from September 2026.

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Primary Class Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September | INDSUP