Creative Teaching Assistant

Are you from a creative background in drama, music, dance, art, or performance? Do you have the energy, confidence, and passion to bring creativity and enthusiasm into the classroom?

We are looking for vibrant and engaging Teaching Assistants to support children within mainstream primary schools across London. Schools are seeking individuals who can use their creative talents to inspire pupils, build confidence, and make learning exciting and accessible for all children.

This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, performers, musicians, artists, and creatives looking to gain valuable experience working with children in education.

The Role:

• Supporting children in and outside of the classroom
• Assisting teachers with engaging and creative learning activities
• Encouraging pupil participation, confidence, and self-expression
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Helping to create a positive, energetic, and inclusive classroom environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A background in drama, music, performing arts, dance, art, or other creative fields
• A passion for working with children and supporting learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential

Why Join?

• Bring your creativity into a rewarding school environment
• Gain first-hand experience within mainstream primary education
• Excellent experience for those considering teaching or child-focused careers
• Opportunities for long-term and flexible placements
• Supportive school teams and ongoing development opportunities

If you are ready to use your creativity to make a real difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your spark into education!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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