Primary Teaching Assistant

Barking and Dagenham, Greater London Education First Recruitment Primary Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Barking and Dagenham Location – September Start ***Primary Teaching Assistant required for Primary School ***Primary Teaching Assistant required for Barking and Dagenham ***Primary Teaching Assistant required to provide 1:1 support, both inside and outside the classroom ***Primary Teaching Assistants should have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in a school setting ***Primary Teaching Assistant required for September start Role Overview – Primary Teaching Assistant We are in search of an experienced and passionate Primary Teaching Assistant to join a prominent primary school in Barking and Dagenham. In this fulfilling role, you will provide specialized one-on-one and small group support to help students engage in their learning and make consistent, significant progress. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will closely work with children who have ASD and those exhibiting challenging behaviours, employing a calm, patient, and consistent approach to meet their unique needs. As a Primary Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of personalized strategies, assisting in behaviour management, and contributing to a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment. Collaborating with class teachers and the SENCO, you will play a crucial role in fostering students' academic success as well as their social development, confidence, and emotional well-being, helping each child reach their full potential. About the School – Primary Teaching Assistant This is a warm and inclusive school where every child is encouraged to develop a lifelong passion for learning. Pupils are supported in building the necessary skills to overcome individual challenges and achieve steady progress. The school’s approach is rooted in a holistic, evidence-based pedagogy focused on inclusion. It fosters a culture where staff and students learn collaboratively, balancing high expectations with care and compassion, and where effective teaching and learning are consistently modeled and celebrated. The curriculum reflects the local community, enabling students to forge meaningful connections in their learning and apply core values in relevant contexts. This creates a positive and engaging atmosphere where staff are encouraged to be creative, reflective, and innovative in their methods. If this Primary Teaching Assistant position resonates with you, please reach out to Jade at Education First Recruitment for further details