Classroom Assistant | West Dulwich | £93–£110 per day PAYE | Full-Time | Immediate Start
Are you passionate about supporting children and looking to build your experience within a primary school? Or perhaps you already have classroom experience and are looking for your next opportunity?
A welcoming mainstream primary school in West Dulwich is looking for a committed Classroom Assistant to join its team on a full-time basis. The position offers an immediate start and involves supporting pupil with Autism, helping them remain engaged, confident, and focused throughout the school day.
The school is based in a well-connected part of West Dulwich, making it easily accessible by public transport. You will work alongside teaching staff and provide practical and academic support to pupils both individually and within small groups.
The Role
As a Classroom Assistant, you will contribute to the smooth running of the classroom and help pupils get the most from their education.
Depending on the needs of the class, you may be involved in:
- Supporting pupils during lessons and independent activities.
- Providing one-to-one assistance and working with small groups.
- Reinforcing learning and helping children understand classroom tasks.
- Encouraging pupils to develop confidence and independence.
- Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining classroom routines.
- Building constructive relationships with pupils and teaching staff.
- Sharing relevant observations about pupil engagement and progress.
- Helping create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
This role would suit someone who is considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN, youth work, or another child-focused profession.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable, and genuinely interested in helping children succeed.
Ideally, you will have:
- A degree in a relevant or core subject such as English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Drama, or a similar discipline.
- Previous experience working with children in a school, tutoring, childcare, coaching, mentoring, or another professional setting.
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be advantageous, although this is not essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to establish positive relationships with pupils.
- Good organisation and time-management skills.
- A patient and consistent approach when dealing with challenging or unexpected behaviour.
- The ability to work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff.
Don’t have a degree in one of the subjects listed above? That’s not necessarily a problem. We are happy to consider candidates with other degree subjects, relevant qualifications, or appropriate experience working with children.
Why Work with Ortus Recruitment?
Ortus Recruitment works with primary schools across London and provides candidates with access to a range of long-term education opportunities.
This position can provide valuable experience for graduates and education professionals who want to develop their classroom skills and establish a career within the education sector.
The role offers:
- £93–£110 per day PAYE
- No umbrella company and no hidden deductions
- Full-time employment
- Immediate start
- Valuable experience within a mainstream primary school
- Potential for a temp-to-permanent position
- Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
- Access to additional earning opportunities through Holiday Camp partnerships
Apply Today
If you are based in West Dulwich or the surrounding areas and are interested in working with children in a primary school environment, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply today with your full, up-to-date CV to be considered for this Classroom Assistant opportunity.
Classroom Assistant | West Dulwich | £93–£110 per day PAYE | Full-Time | Immediate Start