Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Drive Progress & Potential in Southwark

Step into a game-changing role as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant in one of Southwark’s most nurturing and forward-thinking primary schools. Here, your energy, intellect, and ambition will directly impact progress, confidence, and development at this pivotal Year 2 stage. This premium opportunity is crafted for graduates eager to accelerate their careers in education, psychology, or SEND, in an inspiring, dynamic classroom setting where your commitment is celebrated and your future begins.

At this celebrated school, the Year 2 Teaching Assistant experience is transformational. Collaborate daily with Outstanding educators, enjoy tailored mentorship, and become an indispensable thread in the school’s vibrant academic and pastoral tapestry. Flourish within a culture driven by excellence, high expectations, and authentic care — where your contribution supports young minds in thriving socially and academically, while your own professional path is fostered through sector-leading CPD, progression, and responsibility.

Key Highlights:

• Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Immediate Impact, Tangible Growth
• Circa £30,000 Pro-rata – Exceptional pay for lasting contributions
• Located in Southwark – Excellent transport links and vibrant community
• Ofsted-rated Good to Outstanding – Renowned for progression and behaviour
• Comprehensive induction, unmatched CPD & career advancement
• Designed for ambitious graduates: aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN professionals
• Modern learning environments packed with innovative resources and facilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering tailored academic and social support to Year 2 pupils across the ability spectrum
• Assisting with targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Collaborating with class teachers and SENDCO to create inclusive, positive learning spaces
• Supporting classroom management, engagement, and progress monitoring
• Promoting independence, motivation, and confidence amongst all Year 2 learners
• Providing 1:1 and small group guidance with sensitivity and insight

Ideal Year 2 Teaching Assistant for this Southwark School:

• High-achieving graduate with proven academic strengths
• Aspiring educator, psychologist, or future SEN specialist seeking hands-on experience
• Relentlessly positive, proactive, and engaged
• Compassionate, reflective, and passionate about children’s development
• Eager to take initiative, collaborate, and seek out new learning

Why Join This Southwark School?:

• Embedded culture of support, ambition, and tangible impact
• Daily mentoring from Outstanding educators
• Wider responsibilities and projects that accelerate your growth
• Impeccable pupil behaviour and inclusive ethos
• Meaningful role in a welcoming, diverse, and forward-thinking team

Launch your professional journey as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant in this Southwark school, where every day offers new learning, responsibility, and connection. Prove your potential, make a difference, and set the course for an exceptional career in education. Interviews for the Year 2 Teaching Assistant post are happening now – send your CV and secure a future-defining position.

How to Apply

Don’t wait—this Year 2 Teaching Assistant role in Southwark is being filled quickly! If you’re passionate about supporting classroom learning in an all-through school environment, submit your application straight away. Interviews are ongoing, so seize the chance to make an impact—get your CV in now!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!