Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Kensington and Chelsea

A welcoming and high-performing primary school in Kensington and Chelsea is looking to appoint a Primary Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to build meaningful classroom experience while supporting pupils across a range of year groups. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, provide targeted academic support, and help children with Special Educational Needs thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you're planning to train as a teacher or pursue educational psychology, this role offers the practical experience that will strengthen your future career.

The school has a collaborative culture where graduates are treated as valued members of the team from day one. You'll receive guidance from experienced teachers, gain exposure to different teaching approaches across the primary phase, and develop a strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice. Many previous Teaching Assistants have progressed into teacher training after completing successful placements at the school. The calm learning environment and well-established SEN provision make this an ideal setting in which to develop your confidence and skills.

Key Highlights:

• Primary Teaching Assistant – full-time, long-term September role
• Daily rate of £95–£110 depending on experience
• Kensington and Chelsea location with excellent transport links
• Ofsted Good primary school with a strong reputation for inclusion
• September start through to the end of the academic year
• Opportunity to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers and educational psychologists

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting teachers across different primary year groups
• Delivering small-group literacy and numeracy interventions
• Working 1:1 with pupils who have identified SEN
• Assisting with classroom organisation and learning resources
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and engagement
• Monitoring progress and sharing observations with teaching staff

Ideal Candidate for this Kensington and Chelsea School:

• A graduate with a strong academic background
• Minimum 2:1 degree preferred from a recognised university
• Genuine interest in education, child development or SEN
• Confident building positive relationships with young children
• Considering teacher training or educational psychology in the future
• Available full-time from September through the academic year

Why Join this Kensington and Chelsea School?

• Graduates gain experience across multiple primary year groups
• Well-established SEN team providing excellent mentoring
• Regular professional development throughout the year
• Experienced leadership team committed to developing future teachers
• Inclusive school community where graduates quickly become part of the wider team
• Strong record of supporting Teaching Assistants into teacher training

How to Apply:

If you're looking to gain valuable school experience before moving into teaching or educational psychology, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through this listing to be considered for September interviews.

A Primary Teaching Assistant role like this offers genuine insight into life in a successful primary school while giving you the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to pupils' learning. If you're ready to begin your career in education this September, submit your application today.