Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant - Barking Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP Start Fixed-Term Contract - Initially 1 Year | Long-Term Opportunity Long Term Futures are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a…

Pay rate £108 – £115/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 2 September 2026

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Primary Teaching Assistant - Barking
Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP Start
Fixed-Term Contract - Initially 1 Year | Long-Term Opportunity

Long Term Futures are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Barking for an immediate start.

This is a varied Primary Teaching Assistant role with opportunities to work across KS1, either providing general KS1 classroom support or working more closely with pupils who require SEN support.

The school is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can adapt depending on the needs of the class. You may work with the whole class, deliver small-group interventions or provide targeted SEN support on a 1:1 basis.

The Primary Teaching Assistant position is initially offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, providing excellent stability for someone looking to develop their experience within a Barking primary school.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as a Primary Teaching Assistant supporting pupils across KS1
Provide general KS1 classroom support alongside the class teacher
Deliver 1:1 and small-group SEN support where required
Support KS1 pupils with phonics, literacy and numeracy
Adapt activities for children with SEN and additional learning needs
Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement
Work closely with teachers and the SEN team to monitor pupil progress
Help maintain a positive and inclusive KS1 classroom environmentIdeal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with primary-aged children
Experience supporting KS1 pupils is highly desirable
Previous SEN experience would be a strong advantage
Understanding of KS1 phonics, literacy and numeracy
A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach
Confidence providing both general classroom and SEN support
A genuine interest in developing within primary educationLocation & Transport - Barking, East London

Accessible via Barking Station - District, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C
District Line connections via Upney and Becontree
Strong bus connections throughout Barking and Dagenham
Easily accessible from Ilford, Dagenham, Newham, Romford and surrounding East London areasWhy Work with Long Term Futures

ASAP start
Initial one-year fixed-term contract
Opportunity to gain experience across both KS1 and SEN
Long-term position rather than daily supply
Free CPD covering SEN, behaviour, phonics and safeguarding
Excellent experience for aspiring Primary Teachers
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
If you're a Primary Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term KS1 or SEN Teaching Assistant role in Barking, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Primary Teaching Assistant | Teaching Assistant | Primary TA | KS1 | KS1 Teaching Assistant | SEN | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEN Support | Learning Support Assistant |
Primary School | Barking | Phonics | 1:1 Support

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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

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