Job title: Primary Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Independent
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Croydon, South London
Job published: 28-08-2026
Job ID: 123711

Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistant

 

Have you Graduated from a top 10 UK University and looking to take the next step in your career as Primary Teaching Assistant?

 

An ‘Exceptional’ Primary School in Croydon is looking for an ambitious, passionate, and committed individual who will play a key role as a Primary Teaching Assistant, shaping the future of the school. The ideal Primary Teaching Assistant will support high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum, contributing to the school’s continued improvement, and consistently rising standards.

 

This Primary Teaching Assistant role requires you to have excellent literacy and numeracy skills with a strong commitment to inclusive education, adapting practice to meet individual needs.

 

Primary Teaching Assistant - Why this School?

  • Diverse and vibrant community, benefitting from a rich variety of cultures and traditions
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
  • Committed to ensuring students reach their full academic potential, encouraging classroom engagement
  • Ongoing training for Primary Teaching Assistant
  • A drive to provide the highest quality education for KS1 and KS2 across London
  • Strive to find every opportunity to foster caring and positive relationships with parents/carers

 

This Primary Teaching Assistant role involves supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2, working closely alongside classroom teachers to provide effective in-class support and help create a positive learning environment.

 

Working as a Primary Teaching Assistant is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers to gain valuable first-hand experience within a school setting. Primary Teaching Assistants will have the chance to work alongside experienced education professionals from a range of backgrounds, developing your skills, knowledge and confidence while gaining valuable insight into a future career in teaching.

 

If you are looking to take that next step towards a career in teaching and this Primary Teaching Assistant role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Primary Teaching Assistant in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Primary Teaching Assistant role.