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Creative Background TA

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

London, Greater London W12 9JB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Creative Teaching Assistants are sought for primary schools in Hammersmith & Fulham, with immediate starts and roles available for September 2025.
  • Candidates should have a background in performing arts, visual arts, drama, dance, or sports, and experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
  • These roles focus on inspiring children through creative expression, active learning, and supporting structured lessons alongside experienced teachers.
  • The positions offer competitive pay rates, including full-time and part-time options, with opportunities for paid trial days.
  • Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a positive, proactive approach to engaging pupils, with a salary range that is competitive within the education sector.

Creative Teaching Assistants - Arts, Drama or Sports Background | Primary Schools in Hammersmith & FulhamLocation: Hammersmith & Fulham, West LondonStart Dates: Immediate starts and September 2025 roles available

Are you a creative individual with a background in performing arts, visual arts, drama, dance, or sports? Do you enjoy working with children and inspiring them to express themselves, stay active, and think creatively?

Primary schools across Hammersmith & Fulham are looking for enthusiastic, energetic Teaching Assistants who can bring a fresh, creative approach to the classroom. Whether you're supporting learning through movement, storytelling, performance, or teamwork, your unique skills can have a real impact on pupils' confidence, engagement, and enjoyment of school.

What Makes These Roles Different:

These schools actively value creativity in the classroom and welcome staff who can encourage children to think outside the box. You'll be working alongside experienced teachers and SEN staff, supporting learning in both structured lessons and creative activities - whether through drama games, sport-based learning, or interactive storytelling.

What We Offer:

  • Full-time and part-time roles available (including flexible daily supply or longer-term placements)

  • Paid trial days to help you and the school find the right fit

  • Opportunities to support creative lessons, interventions, and extracurricular activities

  • Immediate openings as well as roles for September 2025

  • Work in welcoming, inclusive schools with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and creative expression

Your Background:

You may have experience in areas such as:

  • Performing arts or theatre (acting, dance, drama facilitation)

  • Visual arts (art, photography, creative workshops)

  • Sports coaching, youth work, or physical education

  • Working with children or young people in educational or extracurricular settings

Candidate Requirements:

  • A positive, proactive and creative approach to working with children

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage pupils through active learning

  • A genuine interest in education, and a desire to inspire young learners

  • Experience working with children is ideal but not essential

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

Why Join Tradewind:

  • Competitive pay rates and weekly pay

  • Personalised support from an experienced education consultant

  • Free access to over 2,500 professional development courses via The National College

  • A wide variety of schools that celebrate and embrace creative learning

How to Apply:If you're ready to bring your creativity into the classroom, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to or get in touch to find out more about these exciting opportunities in Hammersmith & Fulham.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.