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Primary school jobs in United Kingdom

  • Childcare Assistant
    Childcare Assistant
    8 days ago
    £13.6–£14.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Beckenham

    We're Hiring – Childcare Assistant Wanted! Are you passionate about working with children and making a difference in their lives? We’re looking for a Childcare Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team! Hours: Term Time: 7AM - 9AM & 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Overtime available every day. School Holidays: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM We’re more than just a team—we’re a family! Our staff are bubbly, patient, active, creative, and nurturing, and we’d love to welcome someone who shares our passion for caring for children in a fun and supportive environment. What We’re Looking For: A caring and energetic personality Passion for working with children Ability to create a fun, safe, and engaging space This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to manage various activities while fostering positive relationships with both children and their families. Responsibilities • Supervise and engage in fun activities with children in our setting, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times., • Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development in line with childhood education standards., • Communicate effectively with children to encourage their social interactions., • Manage daily routines, including meal times, and playtime, ensuring each child's needs are met., • Maintain a clean and organised environment that is conducive to learning and play., • Build strong relationships with parents and guardians, providing updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns., • Proven experience in childcare or early childhood education is essential., • Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written., • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a calm demeanour in high-energy environments., • Leadership qualities that inspire confidence in children, • A genuine love for working with children of varying ages

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  • Supply Teacher
    Supply Teacher
    2 months ago
    £22–£35 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Primary School Supply Teachers Needed Location: London Job Type: Supply / Temporary / Flexible Salary: Excellent daily rates (PAYE - we do not use Umbrella Companies) About the Role of a Primary School Supply Teacher Megalo Education (trading as Megalo Recruit) is a specialist education recruitment agency currently recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to work across EYFS, KS1, and KS2in a wide range of East London primary schools. Due to increased demand from our partner schools, we have immediate supply teaching opportunities available. Megalo Education is seeking dedicated, QTS-qualified supply teachers to support various primary schools across East London. We offer flexible teaching opportunities, including daily supply, part-time schedules, and full-time posts tailored to your professional goals. These roles are perfect for qualified primary teachers seeking flexible work, whether you’re looking for short-term cover, long-term placements, or regular supply. Key Responsibilities of a Primary School Supply Teacher • Deliver engaging, lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 catering to diverse learning styles, • Assess, record, and report on student progress, • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, • Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, • Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to maximise student outcomes, • Communicate effectively with parents and carers, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, • Experience teaching in UK primary schools, • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply), • Flexible, reliable, and professional approach, • A patient, empathetic, and student-centered approach, • Flexibility to adapt to the needs of different local schools, • Higher Rates: By reducing costs for schools, we provide higher pay for educators, • Efficiency: Manage and approve weekly timesheets easily through our portal, • In-House Payroll: Rates are based on direct employment; we do not use umbrella companies, • Compliance: As an REC-accredited agency, all offers are subject to strict vetting and safeguarding procedures in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines

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  • Playworker
    Playworker
    2 months ago
    £11.5–£13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Key Areas · Activity planning · Liaison · Supervision and care of children · Direct playwork · Health and safety · Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning · To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, organisation programmes and arranging equipment · To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity framework. · To undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised playwork course. · To encourage community wide participation and activity planning and delivery. Liaison · To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day to day caring needs. · To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships. · To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities. Supervision and care of children · Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Statutory responsibilities. · Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food and Safety Act 1990, it is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements. Direct Playwork · Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered. · Ensure that play meets full range of children’s individual and group needs. Health and safety · To ensure the good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, appropriate for the needs of the children. · Recording of any accidents in the accident book. · Ensure child is collected by someone known to Beams of Light staff · Recording of any accidents in the accident book · To ensure confidentiality of information at work is adhered. · Ensure to provide a good quality check on the equipment and the children’s play environment before the after school care session. Miscellaneous · To promote the aims and objectives of Beatrix Potter School, it’s policies and practices and use as a guide for daily activities. · To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time. · To assist in outreach (promoting the centre) After School Care Salary - £11.50-£13 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Beatrix Potter Primary School, London, SW18 3ER Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Self Employed Weekly hours - 12 to 15 hours per week Operates - from 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) Probationary Period (3 months) • Remote interview process. - Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place, • Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, • Pay: £11.50 - £13.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS certificate (preferred) Safeguarding Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Hygiene certificate (preferred) Level 3 Childcare certificate (preferred)

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