Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - KS1 - Primary School - Newham
Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start
Long Term Role | Immediate Interviews

Long Term Futures are recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Newham from September 2026.

The role will involve working across Key Stage 1 (KS1), supporting pupils with their learning, development and engagement throughout the school day. You will work alongside class teachers to provide a mixture of whole-class, small-group and 1:1 support, including additional assistance for pupils with SEN where required.

Interviews and trial days are taking place immediately for September, making this an excellent opportunity to secure your next long-term primary school role before the new academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across KS1
• Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions in English, phonics and Maths
• Assist the class teacher with lesson activities and classroom routines
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence
• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children
• Experience supporting pupils across KS1 is highly desirable
• Good understanding of early literacy, numeracy and phonics
• A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting SEN pupils would be an advantage
• A genuine interest in developing a career within primary education

Location & Transport - Newham, East London

• Excellent connections via Stratford, West Ham, East Ham and Canning Town
• Access to the Elizabeth, Central, Jubilee, District and Hammersmith & City lines, depending on location
• DLR and National Rail services available throughout the boroughStrong bus connections across Newham
• Easily accessible from Tower Hamlets, Barking, Redbridge, Waltham Forest and Central London

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• September 2026 start
• Immediate interviews and trial days
• Long-term opportunity within a mainstream primary school
• Free CPD covering SEN, behaviour, phonics and safeguarding
• Excellent experience for aspiring Primary Teachers
• No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
• Dedicated support from a Primary Education consultant

If you're looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Newham and want to develop your experience across KS1, apply today. Interviews are taking place now and the vacancy may close once the successful candidate has been secured.

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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.