Teaching Assistants jobs in London
Live teaching assistant vacancies in London aggregated from Reed, Indeed, LinkedIn, Totaljobs, Adzuna, CV-Library, Glassdoor, and Google Jobs. Salary band £24,000–£31,500. Top employers include Local Authority schools, Academies Enterprise Trust, Harris Federation.
Example listings
- Teaching Assistant — Local Authority schoolsLocal Authority schools · London · £25,000–£27,000Local Authority schools is recruiting teaching assistants in London. safeguarding, SEN support, phonics.
- Teaching Assistant — Academies Enterprise TrustAcademies Enterprise Trust · London · £25,500–£28,500Academies Enterprise Trust is recruiting teaching assistants in London. safeguarding, SEN support, phonics.
- Teaching Assistant — Harris FederationHarris Federation · London · £27,000–£29,000Harris Federation is recruiting teaching assistants in London. safeguarding, SEN support, phonics.
- Teaching Assistant — Oasis Community LearningOasis Community Learning · London · £25,000–£27,500Oasis Community Learning is recruiting teaching assistants in London. safeguarding, SEN support, phonics.
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How to land a teaching assistant role in London
- Get the credentials employers screen for: Enhanced DBS, Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, Safeguarding Children Level 1.
- Rewrite your CV around the keywords ATS systems scan for: safeguarding, SEN support, phonics, behaviour management. Atlas does this per job in under a minute.
- Apply across at least four boards — single-board strategies miss most of the market.
- Send a one-paragraph follow-up two business days after applying. Response rates roughly double.
- Track every application; ghosting is normal but pattern-spotting helps you fix CV gaps fast.
Frequently asked
What does a teaching assistant earn in London?
Teaching Assistants in London typically earn £24,000–£31,500 depending on experience, employer, and shift pattern. Senior or specialist roles can pay above this band.
What certifications do I need to work as a teaching assistant in London?
The most commonly requested credentials are: Enhanced DBS, Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, Safeguarding Children Level 1, First Aid at Work. Employers vary — Atlas reads each job description and flags missing certifications against your CV automatically.
Which job boards have the most teaching assistant roles in London?
For teaching assistants in London, the strongest sources are Reed, Indeed, Totaljobs, CV-Library, and Adzuna. Atlas reads all eight major UK boards in parallel and de-duplicates the results, so you see each role once.
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