Teaching Assistant

Location: Camden
Job Type: Contract
Reference: Pri TA Reception
Salary: £90 - £100/day
Job Published: 11 August 2025

🍎 Reception Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Camden, London
📅 Start Date: September 2025
🕒 Contract: Full-time, term-time only (with potential for long-term placement)
🏫 Setting: Reception classes across Camden primary schools

We’re working with a number of welcoming primary schools in Camden looking for skilled and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistants to join them from September. You’ll be part of a dedicated Early Years team, supporting children as they take their first big steps in school life.


🌟 The Role:

  • Supporting the class teacher to deliver engaging, play-based learning

  • Leading small group and 1:1 activities to build confidence in early literacy and numeracy

  • Encouraging positive social skills, independence, and curiosity

  • Helping to create a safe, calm, and stimulating classroom environment

  • Providing additional support for children with varying needs


🙌 We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working in a Reception or Early Years setting

  • A nurturing, patient and proactive approach

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • EYFS/Childcare qualifications (Level 2 or 3) are desirable but not essential

  • A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  • Thrive training is a plus — if you’re not trained, we’ll provide it free


💼 Why Work With Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay at competitive rates

  • A dedicated consultant who knows Camden’s schools well

  • Free CPD including Thrive, phonics, and EYFS behaviour strategies

  • Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles in friendly, supportive schools


If you’re ready to make a real difference in a Reception class this September, apply now and let’s find the perfect Camden school for you.