Primary Teaching Assistants Start Date: March 2026 Location: Chessington Full/Part-time: Full-time and Ad-hoc Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience About the role/school Teach Plus are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants to join a warm, community-focused primary school in Chessington starting in March 2026. This nurturing school has a strong values-led ethos and provides a supportive environment where both pupils and staff thrive. The school delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging children to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Inclusivity and positive behaviour are central to daily school life, with strong home-school partnerships and wrap-around care available to support families. This is a fantastic opportunity for Primary Teaching Assistants looking for either full-time consistency or ad-hoc flexibility within a welcoming school community. Job Responsibilities As Primary Teaching Assistants, you will: Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons Work with small groups or on a 1:1 basis to support pupils' learning Help create a positive, nurturing classroom environment Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's values and policies Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation Build strong, professional relationships with pupils, staff, and parents Qualifications/Experience The ideal Primary Teaching Assistants will have: Previous experience working within a primary school setting (desirable) A nurturing and patient approach to supporting children Strong communication and teamwork skills The ability to adapt and work across different year groups where required A commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service Right to work in the UK Next steps If this Teaching assistants position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Marc at Teach Plus on (email address removed). Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role - our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work