Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant – January Start | South West London
Join Teaching Personnel – Kickstart Your Career in Education!
Are you a recent graduate or someone who’s passionate about working with children?
Do you want to make a difference while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom?
Start your journey in education this January with Teaching Personnel, supporting schools across South West London!
We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to join our network of Teaching Assistants — perfect for those considering a future in teaching or child development.
What We Offer
✨ Fantastic opportunities across a range of supportive primary and secondary schools
✨ Competitive pay rates – some of the best in London
✨ Full-time and part-time roles available (short-term and long-term)
✨ Training and CPD support to help you develop your classroom skills
✨ A dedicated consultant who will guide you every step of the way
Who We’re Looking For
✅ Graduates or individuals passionate about education
✅ Friendly, patient, and eager to learn
✅ Great communication skills and a positive attitude
✅ Experience with children (voluntary or paid) is a bonus – but not essential!
✅ A child-only Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
With over 25 years of experience, we’ve helped countless graduates build rewarding careers in education.
Whether you’re exploring teaching as a long-term goal or simply love helping young people succeed, we’ll help you find the perfect role to match your ambitions.
Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and meaningful career in education!
Or contact Teaching Personnel to learn more about our Teaching Assistant opportunities across South West London.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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