Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Championing Ambition in Lewisham

Ignite your educational career as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant at a vibrant Lewisham school. Here’s your chance to make a measurable difference to children approaching their pivotal final years of primary education. We want dynamic high-flyers: graduates who are resourceful, passionate, and determined to inspire. This is a rare opportunity to nurture young minds, work alongside expert educators, and play a key role in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Step into a Year 5 Teaching Assistant role where every day delivers rewarding challenges and real impact. Our Lewisham school boasts a forward-thinking ethos, exceptional resources, and a culture where ambition is celebrated. You’ll gain unmatched classroom experience, professional mentoring, and develop skills that will launch your journey—whether it’s into teaching, educational psychology, or SEN specialism.

Key Highlights:

• Exciting Year 5 Teaching Assistant post delivering genuine classroom impact
• Circa £23,000 - £30,000 Pro-rata: competitive TA pay for stand-out graduates
• Central Lewisham location: excellent transport, vibrant local community
• Graded ‘Good to Outstanding’ by Ofsted: reputation for excellence
• Premier CPD, graduate pathways & fast-track progression on offer
• Perfect for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists seeking experience
• Modern facilities: inspiring learning spaces and state-of-the-art resources

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting Year 5 learners, leading small-group sessions and interventions
• Assisting with lesson delivery under expert teacher mentorship
• Adapting activities for pupils, including SEN and high-ability learners
• Encouraging pupil confidence, independence, and academic success
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and specialists to personalise support
• Enriching the learning environment with creativity and energy

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

• Outstanding graduate with strong academic background
• Ambitious, committed to a career in education, psychology or SEN
• Highly organised, adaptable, and dedicated to pupil progress
• Passion for inspiring and supporting Key Stage 2 children
• Reflective, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute fresh ideas

Why Join This Lewisham School?:

• Progressive school culture where TAs are valued and mentored
• Superb CPD, bespoke training and teacher preparation opportunities
• Collaborative, friendly staff and inspirational leadership
• Exceptional behaviour standards and nurturing ethos
• Thrive in an inclusive, future-focused school community

Ready to accelerate your future as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant in an elite Lewisham setting? This unique experience could transform your career path—don’t miss out. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so submit yours swiftly to be considered for this outstanding role.

How to Apply

Seize your chance to join an ambitious Lewisham team as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant—positions are filling quickly, with interviews underway now. Submit your application without delay to put your passion and skills in the spotlight and secure your place for the next academic chapter.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!