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KS1 & KS2 Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest

Full-Time Teaching Assistant - To Start as soon as possible

Location – Waltham Forest

Position - Full-time (Monday-Friday)

Looking to make a real difference every single day?

We are working with friendly and inclusive primary schools in Waltham Forest seeking a dedicated KS1 and KS2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school. You’ll work closely with class teachers to bring learning to life, provide targeted support where it’s needed most, and help create a positive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

If you’re proactive, caring and ready to roll up your sleeves, this could be a brilliant opportunity to step into a rewarding role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils across KS1 or KS2 with daily classroom tasks
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Working with small groups to reinforce learning in Phonics, Reading, Writing and Maths
• Providing 1:1 support where needed to help pupils stay engaged
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting a supportive classroom environment
• Helping children build confidence, independence and strong social skills

What we’re looking for:

The right fit for this role is:

• Experienced in a primary school setting (desirable but not essential)
• Someone proactive, reliable and confident working with children
• A clear communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adaptable and able to think on their feet in a busy classroom
• Someone with a genuine interest in education and supporting children’s development

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep it simple. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that match what you’re looking for.

You’ll get:

Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
Streamlined registration and local placements
A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you
Make a real difference at the very start of a child’s education journey.

Email your CV to to find out if this role is the right fit for you!

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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