Reception Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Camden, London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, whole academic year
School Type: Small, friendly primary school
We’re working with a warm and close-knit Camden primary school looking for a caring and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to join their team from September for the full academic year.
If you enjoy helping young children take their first steps in learning and want to be part of a supportive school community, this could be the role for you.
The Role:
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Supporting the class teacher with daily learning and routines in Reception
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Leading small groups and 1:1 activities to boost early literacy and numeracy
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Encouraging independence, curiosity, and confidence in pupils
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Helping to create a calm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
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Working closely with the Early Years team to plan and deliver creative activities
We’re Looking For:
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Experience working in EYFS (nursery or reception)
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A warm, patient and nurturing approach
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Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
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EYFS or childcare qualifications (Level 2/3) are a bonus but not essential
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A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Thrive training is a plus — if you’re not trained yet, we’ll provide it free
Why Work With Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay and competitive rates
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A consultant who knows Camden’s small schools and their unique needs
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Free CPD including Thrive, phonics, and EYFS behaviour strategies
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Opportunities to secure a long-term role in a school that feels like family
Want to make a real difference in a Reception class where every child is known and valued?
Apply now and let us find the perfect match for you this September.
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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