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Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 06 February 2026
Salary: £105.00 to £110.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 March 2026
Location: SE1 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: YEAR5TEACHINGAS-260206-1883

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Summary

Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Educational Career in Southwark

Seize a rare opportunity to become a pivotal Year 5 Teaching Assistant in a vibrant Southwark primary celebrated for inclusivity and academic achievement. Be the driving force who elevates learning for every Year 5 student, inspiring their confidence and curiosity. If you're a dynamic, high-achieving graduate pursuing a career in teaching, psychology, or SEND, this role will catapult your ambitions and unlock new horizons for you and your learners.

As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you will gain unmatched insight working alongside exceptional educators in a forward-thinking, values-led school. Experience daily impact and accelerated professional development in state-of-the-art facilities. Expect unrivalled support and mentorship, meaningful responsibilities, and the chance to contribute to a culture where talent is recognised, nurtured, and celebrated.

Key Highlights:
• Year 5 Teaching Assistant – academic year placement
• £105 • £110 Per Day – competitive and progressive rates
• Prime Southwark location: thriving, well-connected central school
• Ofsted graded ‘Outstanding’ with modern resources and creative spaces
• Exceptional CPD, postgraduate pathways & graduate mentoring
• Tailored for ambitious graduates: aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists
• Strong, welcoming community: inclusive, diverse, and aspirational environment

What You'll Be Doing:
• Supporting and extending learning for Year 5 pupils during core subjects
• Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 tailored activities
• Collaborating with experienced class teachers and leadership
• Using creative approaches to boost engagement and attainment
• Championing the emotional wellbeing and progress of every child

Ideal "Year 5 Teaching Assistant" for this Southwark School:
• Graduates with a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline
• Aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN professionals eager to learn
• Energetic, articulate, and driven individuals
• Compassionate communicators passionate about child development
• Quick thinkers who seek responsibility and thrive in fast-paced settings

Why Join This Southwark School?:
• Unmatched mentoring from outstanding class teachers and SEND experts
• Continual CPD plus bespoke career guidance and networking opportunities
• Forward-looking, tech-rich campus with innovative teaching practice
• Supportive, driven Senior Leadership with clear progression routes
• A dynamic atmosphere where your ideas and ambition take centre stage

Discover the power to shape young minds, and carve your future as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant in a progressive Southwark school. Interviews are filling fast – take your teaching journey to the next level now.

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