New Year, New Role? Teaching Assistant Jobs in Lewisham Starting January
Looking for a fresh start in 2026? If you're a brilliant TA who keeps calm during chaos, knows how to spot when a child needs a hand (or just a smile), and wants to make a real impact in the classroom—this one’s for you.
We’re working with a fantastic range of schools across Lewisham and beyond, all looking for skilled, caring, and committed Teaching Assistants to join their teams from January.
The roles include:
* 1:1 support and whole-class assistance across EYFS and Primary
* Opportunities in mainstream and SEND settings
* Full-time and part-time roles to fit around you
* Long-term placements with supportive SLTs and welcoming teams
We’re looking for people who:
* Have experience working with children in school or support settings
* Bring patience, kindness, and a calm, reliable presence
* Are happy getting stuck in—whether it’s phonics, playtime, or helping with displays
* Are DBS-checked (or happy to get one sorted with our help)
What you’ll get with Protocol Education:
* Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy (including Thrive training)
* Local consultant support from people who know the schools
* Straightforward registration and quick placements
* Reward schemes when you refer a friend (because good people know good people)
If you’re ready to find a school where you feel valued, supported, and part of something brilliant, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and let’s get your 2026 off to a strong start.
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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