Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Educational Career in Southwark

Seize a rare opportunity to become a pivotal Year 5 Teaching Assistant in a vibrant Southwark primary celebrated for inclusivity and academic achievement. Be the driving force who elevates learning for every Year 5 student, inspiring their confidence and curiosity. If you're a dynamic, high-achieving graduate pursuing a career in teaching, psychology, or SEND, this role will catapult your ambitions and unlock new horizons for you and your learners.

As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you will gain unmatched insight working alongside exceptional educators in a forward-thinking, values-led school. Experience daily impact and accelerated professional development in state-of-the-art facilities. Expect unrivalled support and mentorship, meaningful responsibilities, and the chance to contribute to a culture where talent is recognised, nurtured, and celebrated.

Key Highlights:

• Year 5 Teaching Assistant – academic year placement
• £105 - £110 Per Day – competitive and progressive rates
• Prime Southwark location: thriving, well-connected central school
• Ofsted graded ‘Outstanding’ with modern resources and creative spaces
• Exceptional CPD, postgraduate pathways & graduate mentoring
• Tailored for ambitious graduates: aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists
• Strong, welcoming community: inclusive, diverse, and aspirational environment

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting and extending learning for Year 5 pupils during core subjects
• Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 tailored activities
• Collaborating with experienced class teachers and leadership
• Using creative approaches to boost engagement and attainment
• Championing the emotional wellbeing and progress of every child

Ideal "Year 5 Teaching Assistant" for this Southwark School:

• Graduates with a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline
• Aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN professionals eager to learn
• Energetic, articulate, and driven individuals
• Compassionate communicators passionate about child development
• Quick thinkers who seek responsibility and thrive in fast-paced settings

Why Join This Southwark School?:

• Unmatched mentoring from outstanding class teachers and SEND experts
• Continual CPD plus bespoke career guidance and networking opportunities
• Forward-looking, tech-rich campus with innovative teaching practice
• Supportive, driven Senior Leadership with clear progression routes
• A dynamic atmosphere where your ideas and ambition take centre stage

Discover the power to shape young minds, and carve your future as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant in a progressive Southwark school. Interviews are filling fast – take your teaching journey to the next level now.

How to Apply

Interviews are underway and this opportunity won’t wait—send in your application today for the chance to join an inspiring Year 5 team in Southwark, supporting children with additional needs. If you’re eager to make an immediate impact, don’t delay: submit your details now before the position closes!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!