Gap Year Opportunity: Become a Teaching Assistant

Location: Lewisham
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: LH1629
Salary: £90 - £100/day
Job Published: 27 June 2025

🎓 Gap Year Opportunity: Become a Teaching Assistant in Primary Schools! | Flexible Start 🎓

 

Are you taking a gap year and looking for a rewarding way to spend your time? Why not gain valuable experience working with children and make a real difference in your community?

Protocol Education is looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Teaching Assistants in primary schools. This role is perfect for gap year students who want to build skills, gain insight into education, and support young learners before university or their next adventure.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery

  • Help children stay focused and engaged during lessons

  • Work with individuals or small groups to support learning

  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and fun classroom environment

 

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Passionate about working with children and eager to learn

  • Reliable, patient, and adaptable to different classroom settings

  • Experience working with children is great but not essential—enthusiasm matters most!

  • DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through us

 

What You’ll Gain:

  • Valuable hands-on experience in a real classroom setting

  • A chance to develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

  • Competitive pay and flexible working hours to fit your gap year plans

  • Support and training from Protocol Education throughout your placement

 

📅 Start: Flexible – we’ll work around your schedule!
🕘 Hours: Typically school hours, Monday to Friday


✨ Use your gap year to inspire and support the next generation! Apply now to join Protocol Education as a Teaching Assistant and make a positive impact. ✨