Primary Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Education Career Now!

Step into a high-achieving, vibrant primary school in the heart of Islington as a Primary Teaching Assistant! This is an extraordinary springboard role for ambitious graduates seeking to ignite their journey into teaching or educational psychology. If you’re driven by making a positive impact on young minds, the opportunity to support and inspire eager learners, and the chance to immerse yourself in exceptional training with a passionate staff team, this Primary Teaching Assistant vacancy is your fast-track to a dynamic education career.

Experience the gold standard of in-school training as a Primary Teaching Assistant – you’ll be empowered by supportive mentors and a visionary leadership team, access unmatched CPD, and play an integral role in shaping children’s progress. Thrive within a diverse, welcoming setting with cutting-edge resources, rooted in the values of discovery, inclusion, and academic excellence. This school is celebrated for championing graduate talent and opening doors for aspiring teachers and psychologists.

Key Highlights:

• Primary Teaching Assistant – pivotal support role across EYFS & KS1/2
• £22,350–£24,000 per annum – among the best rates in Islington
• Location: Inspirational primary school in vibrant Islington
• Ofsted: Graded ‘Good’ with many Outstanding features – innovative and nurturing
• Exceptional CPD: Weekly tailored training; direct route to salaried teacher training
• Ideal for: High-achieving, aspiring teachers, psychologists, SEN specialists
• Facilities: Modern, tech-rich classrooms, superb SEN provisions
• Community: Inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking learning environment

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering targeted academic and emotional support to pupils aged 5–11
• Supporting children with a range of needs across classes and one-to-one
• Planning and leading inventive enrichment activities and interventions
• Building trusted relationships with children, staff, and families as a Primary Teaching Assistant
• Collaborating with teachers and SENCO to tailor learning and wellbeing support
• Championing a positive, growth-focused classroom culture every day

Ideal Primary Teaching Assistant for this Islington School:

• A first-class graduate (all disciplines) with a passion for education
• Future teacher, psychologist or SEN practitioner, eager to gain classroom experience
• Proactive, energetic and relentlessly committed to pupil progress
• Empathic, resilient and inspired to make a difference as a Primary Teaching Assistant
• Reflective, growth-minded and thriving in a collaborative team

Why Join This Islington School?:

• Immersive graduate pathway: proven track-record converting TAs to PGCE/teacher training
• Expert mentoring and regular feedback from Outstanding-rated teachers
• State-of-the-art resources and creative, child-centred teaching approaches
• Phenomenal behaviour systems: calm, safe, uplifting classroom environment
• Dynamic CPD, regular INSET, and real progression routes for Primary Teaching Assistants
• Celebrated diverse staff team and a culture of collaboration and innovation

Ready to jump-start your education career? This Primary Teaching Assistant role in Islington propels aspiring professionals to become tomorrow’s educators and psychologists. Secure your place at one of London’s top primary schools; interviews are happening immediately – don’t miss out!

How to Apply

Eager to take the next big step in your SEN teaching career? Kingston schools are moving quickly to secure talented educators—applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. Don’t miss your chance to stand out: submit your CV today for immediate consideration and the possibility of prompt interviews. Act now—spaces are filling rapidly!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!