Job title: Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Newham, East London
Job published: 03-09-2025
Job ID: 109102

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Newham – Immediate Start

Fresh out of university and wondering what your next career choice is? Ribbons and Reeves are working with a high achieving Primary School in Newham that are looking for a recent graduate to join as a Teaching Assistant.

 

Teaching Assistant – What the role offers:

  • A minimum weekly salary of £450.
  • Holiday pay included.
  • Free car parking on premises.
  • Great transport links.
  • Exposure and guidance to a future career into teaching.

 

Teaching Assistant – Ideal candidate:

  • A recent graduate from a Top 30 University or Russell Group.
  • Strong A-Level’s background.
  • Ideally some experience working with children.
  • Valid Visa and ideally an Enhanced DBS.
  • As a Teaching Assistant, it requires enthusiasm about working with children and being beneficial to their growth and development.

 

Teaching Assistant – Key responsibilities:

  • Working with children in small groups or 1-to-1 sessions.
  • As a Teaching Assistant, you will be required to assist the Teacher with planning.
  • You will need to ensure the safety of children and ensuring that the classroom is safe to teach and learn in.
  • Liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and raising awareness to any safeguarding concerns.

 

This Teaching Assistant role in Newham is an amazing opportunity for a recent graduate looking for a career in Education to work for a high achieving Primary school that has a strong Senior Leadership Team to provide support and guidance.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping support staff secure long-term and permanent roles like this Teaching Assistant position in Lambeth. for more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today – we are here to support your next step.

Teaching Assistant | September 2025 | INDCLASS