LOCATION: Southwark   

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm)

SALARY: £89.00 – £105.00

START: January 2026 

Ortus Recruitment are looking for an NVQ Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant who will support the head teacher and pupils in the classroom and helps with learning and development. The chosen applicant will have a genuine passion in helping young children in an educational setting.

Job Responsibilities:

Supporting the teacher(s) by:

• Assisting in creating and maintaining a safe, effective, and engaging learning environment.
• Helping to prepare learning activities, supporting their delivery, and observing how well they work, including noting pupils’ responses and sharing relevant feedback.
• Helping keep pupil and classroom records up to date and supporting the teacher’s communication with parents.

Supporting children and their learning by:

• Building fair, respectful, trusting, and supportive relationships with pupils.
• Ensuring their safety and wellbeing in every possible way, including providing a secure and nurturing environment.
• Maintaining high expectations for every child’s development and behaviour and supporting them to reach their full potential with appropriate constructive feedback.
• Encouraging pupils to explore their own ideas, develop creativity, and think independently.
• Promoting positive self-esteem, independence, and strong values, attitudes, and behaviour.
• Monitoring their progress and acting where needed.

Additional duties and responsibilities expected of all staff include:

• Working cooperatively with colleagues and contributing positively to team culture, prioritising the success of the team.
• Actively developing your own professional skills and supporting the growth of others.
• Taking part in performance reviews for yourself and colleagues.
• Attending meetings and school events.
• Supporting the development, positive image, and overall wellbeing of the school community.

Requirements:

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Have some understanding of the EYFS framework and ideally practical experience working with this age group, including acting as a key person.
• Be fully dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Be flexible, adaptable, innovative, and creative in your approach.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to collaborative efforts.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills when interacting with both children and adults.
• Be well-organised and efficient in managing your responsibilities.

If you want to be a part of a school that values education and helping children, then please apply for this role using your full cv : )

LOCATION: Southwark   

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm)

SALARY: £89.00 – £105.00

START: January 2026 

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