Key Stage 1 Classroom Assistant

πŸ“ Location: Lewisham
πŸ•’ Schedule: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
πŸ’· Salary: Β£89 – Β£105 per day (depending on experience)
πŸš€ Start Date: September 2025


🏫 Inspire Young Learners in a Supportive Primary School

Ortus Recruitment is seeking a compassionate, proactive, and experienced Classroom Assistant to join a vibrant Key Stage 1 team in a welcoming primary school in the London Borough of Lewisham.

If you have experience working in a nursery, early years, or primary classroomβ€”and you’re passionate about supporting the learning and wellbeing of young childrenβ€”this could be the perfect role for you!


🎯 Your Role Will Include:

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Teaching & Learning Support

  • Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging learning activities
  • Provide tailored support to small groups and individual pupils
  • Offer focused support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

πŸ“š Classroom & Administrative Duties

  • Help prepare and maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
  • Tidy and organise learning materials throughout the day
  • Support with admin tasks such as photocopying, filing, and displaying student work

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Child & Family Support

  • Build positive relationships with students to encourage emotional and social development
  • Maintain strong communication with parents and carers regarding pupil progress and wellbeing
  • Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom atmosphere

🍽️ General Support

  • Monitor children’s safety and wellbeing, always ensuring a safe environment
  • Support with lunchtime/play supervision and activities

βœ… What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous classroom-based experience in EYFS, nursery, or Key Stage 1
  • Experience supporting SEN children (preferred)
  • A genuine commitment to the emotional, mental, and academic development of children
  • Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a nurturing nature

🌱 Why Join Ortus Recruitment?

  • βœ”οΈ REC Corporate Member – committed to ethical recruitment and candidate success
  • βœ”οΈ Welcoming school placements with supportive staff teams
  • βœ”οΈ Career development and upskilling opportunities
  • βœ”οΈ Make a real difference in the lives of children from diverse backgrounds

πŸ’Ό Ready to take the next step in your education career?

πŸ“© Apply today with your full CV – we’d love to hear from you!


πŸ“ Location: Lewisham
πŸ•’ Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm | Monday – Friday
πŸ’· Salary: Β£89 – Β£105 per day
πŸš€ Start: September 2025

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Job Category: 🌟 Key Stage 1 Classroom Assistant
Job Type: Full Time Monday - Friday September 2025
Job Location: Lewisham

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