Creatives wanted for Teaching Assistant work Full Time Temporary NEW - #194510

Full-Time September 2026 Start Mainstream Primary School Romford

Are you a performer, actor, musician, dancer, or creative graduate looking to use your skills in a rewarding full-time role?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Romford is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a creative individual who is passionate about working with children and wants to gain valuable experience within education.

Whether you’re considering a future career in teaching or simply want to use your creativity to inspire young learners, this role offers the chance to make a real difference every day.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers, supporting pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. You will help deliver engaging lessons, encourage pupil participation, and provide additional support to children who need it most.

Responsibilities include:

Early Years (EYFS)

• Supporting children through play-based learning.
• Assisting with phonics, early reading, writing, and numeracy.
• Encouraging children’s communication and social development.

Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2

• Supporting pupils in English, Maths, and foundation subjects.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence within the classroom.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Providing additional support for children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, and other additional learning needs.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Why Creatives Make Excellent Teaching Assistants

Your creative background provides many of the skills schools value most:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence working with groups of children.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and adaptability.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• The ability to think on your feet and engage young learners.
• Experience performing, coaching, or entertaining others.

The School

This friendly mainstream primary school in Romford provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The school has a welcoming staff team, supportive leadership, and is committed to helping both pupils and staff achieve their full potential.

Requirements

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• A positive, energetic, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for education and child development.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to commit to a full-time role from September 2026.

Why Apply?

• Full-time, long-term position.
• September 2026 start.
• Gain valuable classroom experience.
• Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers.
• Work across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Supportive school with ongoing training and development.
• Make a genuine difference to children’s learning and development.

Apply Now

If you’re looking to use your creativity, confidence, and communication skills in a rewarding education role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure this exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity in a welcoming primary school in Romford.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

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