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Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 March 2026
Salary: £95.00 to £110.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 April 2026
Location: SE1 7PB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: YEAR5TEACHINGAS-260319-1670

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Summary

Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Champion Young Minds in a Vibrant Lambeth School

Step into a transformative Year 5 Teaching Assistant opportunity in dynamic Lambeth, where your drive and intellect will turbocharge progress and enrich young lives. If you’re a high-achieving graduate, aspiring teacher, or passionate about psychology and special needs, this is your platform to shape futures while launching your own. Join a school with a superb reputation for nurturing both pupils and staff—and be the difference every pupil deserves.

In this Year 5 Teaching Assistant role, you’ll be immersed in a progressive, supportive environment focused on high expectations, creativity, and inclusion. Collaborate with Outstanding educators, interact with enthusiastic pupils, and master proven classroom strategies that will accelerate your professional journey. This is a golden gateway into teaching or child psychology, underpinned by tailored CPD, strong mentorship, and innovative learning approaches.

Key Highlights:
• Year 5 Teaching Assistant — Accelerated path to education careers
• £95 – £110 Per Day — Competitive, rewarding daily rate
• Located in the heart of Lambeth — Outstanding transport links
• Ofsted rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ — Celebrated for high standards
• Exceptional CPD — Frequent workshops, shadowing, and leadership routes
• Tailored for ambitious graduates in education, psychology, or SEN fields
• Inspiring facilities — Classrooms equipped with immersive technology

What You'll Be Doing:
• Delivering targeted small group and 1:1 interventions in Year 5
• Supporting core learning in literacy, numeracy, and topic lessons
• Collaborating closely with teachers to shape engaging lesson plans
• Helping track and assess academic progress of pupils
• Fostering emotional well-being and positive behaviour in pupils
• Assisting with differentiated resources for SEN and EAL learners

Ideal "Year 5 Teaching Assistant" for this Lambeth School:
• First-class academic background (2:1 or above highly desirable)
• Passionate aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist
• Committed, proactive, and self-motivated with boundless energy
• Natural rapport-builder with children aged 9–10
• Quick learner, adaptable, and reflective with a growth mindset
• Eager to thrive in a high-achieving, inclusive setting

Why Join This Lambeth School?:
• Supportive SLT and mentoring from elite educators
• Renowned staff well-being and collaborative planning culture
• Broad enrichment and extracurricular opportunities
• Pioneering inclusive practices and innovative teaching
• Exceptional behaviour ethos and engaged local community

Experience the unique fulfilment of the Year 5 Teaching Assistant role in a school that shapes lives. Secure the springboard to a future in teaching, psychology, or specialist SEN work—apply now for an uplifting, career-defining step in Lambeth!

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