Teaching Assistant

Location: Camden
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary Teaching and Learning Assistants
Reference: Pri teach Assis
Salary: £90 - 100 per day
Job Published: about 4 hours ago

Reception Teaching Assistant

Location: Camden, London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, term-time only (long-term placement)
Year Group: Reception

A welcoming and nurturing primary school in Camden is seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team on a full-time basis from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children at the very start of their school journey, helping them develop the confidence, curiosity, and skills they’ll carry through their education.

The Role:

  • Supporting the class teacher with engaging lessons and daily routines

  • Leading small group and 1:1 activities in phonics, literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning

  • Encouraging independence, positive behaviour, and social skills

  • Helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

  • Providing tailored support to children with varying needs

We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children in Early Years (Reception or Nursery)

  • A warm, patient, and proactive approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • EYFS/Childcare qualifications (Level 2 or 3) are desirable but not essential

  • A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  • Thrive training is a plus – if you’re not yet trained, we’ll provide it free

Why Work With Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay at competitive rates

  • A dedicated consultant who knows Camden schools

  • Free CPD including Thrive, phonics, and EYFS strategies

  • Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent positions

If you’re ready to make a real difference in a Reception class this September, apply now and we’ll help you secure the perfect school role in Camden.

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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