Level 3 Teaching Assistant:

LOCATION: Lewisham

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

SALARY: £93.00 – £105.00

* Must be available to trial Immediately and start for 1st September. 

Ortus Recruitment are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant who will support an Independent Primary school in Lewisham and help the class teacher and pupils in the classroom. The chosen applicant will have a genuine passion in helping young children in an educational setting.

THE CHOSEN APPLICANT MUST HAVE A LEVEL 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.

Requirements:

  • A commitment to helping children in their emotional, social and mental health.
  • Experience working with SEN children (preferred)
  • Able to make good connections with teachers, children and parents.
  • Prior experience working with children (essential)
  • Sensitivity, patience and dedication when it comes to supporting the children.
  • Nursery experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

Please note ONLY apply for this role if you have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support the head teacher with planning daily activities.
  • Works 1:1 with children and small groups to help them learn.
  • Support the children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
  • Prepare the classroom for the lessons and helps clean up after.
  • Admin activities such as photocopying, filing, displaying work, recording and reporting important notes to head teacher/parents.
  • Build relationships with the parents of the children to ensure good communication and a warm environment.   
  • Looks after the children’s health, safety, and wellbeing and making sure all harmful tools are kept at a distance from the children.
  • Communicate & listen to everyone, the children, the teachers and the parents.
  • Multitasking on different activities while constantly paying attention to the children and head teacher.

Please note, if you do not have the required Qualification but have experience over the past 2 years in education then please apply with your cv as well.

LOCATION: Lewisham   

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

SALARY: £93.00 – £105.00

* Must be available to trial Immediately and Start Full-time 1st September

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Job Category: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Full Time Monday - Friday September 2026
Job Location: Lewisham

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