Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Transform Learning at a Visionary Lewisham School

Are you an ambitious graduate seeking a dynamic springboard into teaching, psychology, or SEN? Step into the pivotal Year 5 Teaching Assistant role in vibrant Lewisham, where you’ll shape futures, accelerate learning, and supercharge your career within an inspiring, forward-thinking environment. This is your chance to make a measurable difference while joining a truly exceptional team.

Gain unmatched classroom experience as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant while thriving in a ‘Good to Outstanding’ Lewisham primary school that invests in its staff. You’ll work alongside inspirational teachers and creative leaders, immerse yourself in innovative pedagogy, and enjoy opportunities to progress towards a permanent teaching or specialist role. Expect challenge, professional recognition, and extraordinary support every step of the way.

Key Highlights:

• Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Circa £27,000 Pro-rata
• Based in Lewisham, in a ‘Good to Outstanding’ primary environment
• Exceptional mentoring, CPD, and fast-track progression pathways
• Outstanding modern facilities: immersive tech, creative workspaces
• Tailor-made for high-achieving graduates with ambitions in teaching, psychology, or SEND
• Inclusive, community-focused school ethos—diverse learning experiences

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing group and 1:1 support for bright, energetic Year 5 pupils
• Collaborating with class teachers to deliver lively, differentiated lessons
• Designing resources and supporting interventions for accelerated progress
• Championing positive pupil behaviour and emotional well-being
• Helping shape enrichment activities, workshops, and school events

Ideal Year 5 Teaching Assistant for this Lewisham School:

• High-achieving graduate with a 2:1 or above (all subjects considered)
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or future SEN specialist
• Passionate about education, impact-driven, eager to learn
• Empathetic communicator with resilience and charisma
• Committed to whole-child development and school values

Why Join This Lewisham School?:

• Supportive, high-performing team that coaches and empowers
• Personalised professional development with expert mentoring
• Progression routes into teacher training or specialist pathways
• Innovative resources and classroom technology
• Warm, inclusive culture—where every Year 5 Teaching Assistant makes a mark

Unlock your career with a Year 5 Teaching Assistant role that promises unrivalled support, opportunity, and impact. Seize this invitation to inspire, grow, and lead—a rare opening for passionate graduates ready to go above and beyond in Lewisham. Act now to start shaping young lives and your own professional journey. Interviews are progressing—don’t let this moment pass you by.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference in a Year 5 classroom in Lewisham? Submit your application now – places are filling swiftly, and interviews are already underway. Don’t wait; this could be your next rewarding step in primary support!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!