Year 5 Teaching Assistant - Bilingual School (Wandsworth)

Bilingual Portuguese-English Primary School Wandsworth, South West London | Full-Time, Long-Term | TA to HLTA-Level Pay (Experience Dependent)

Hablas português? Learning it? Passionate about language? This isn't just a teaching assistant role - it's a chance to do your job inside a living, breathing language classroom every single day.

SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf of a truly unique and caring primary school in Wandsworth, South West London - a bilingual Portuguese-English school where every lesson, every conversation, and every moment of learning happens across two languages. For the right person, this isn't just a job. It's an immersion opportunity.

Whether you're a confident Portuguese speaker or someone actively on their language-learning journey, this school will become one of the most enriching places you've ever worked.

Location & Travel

The school is located in Wandsworth, placing it within easy reach of some of South West London's best transport links:

Wandsworth Town station - your closest stop Clapham Junction - just minutes away, one of London's best-connected stations Putney - easily accessible for commuters from the south and west Excellent bus links throughout Wandsworth, Clapham Junction, and BatterseaWhether you're travelling in from Clapham Junction, hopping off at Wandsworth Town, or coming through Putney - getting here is generally straightforward.

The Role

You'll be working as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, embedded within a bilingual classroom environment and playing a key hands-on role in supporting children's across both English and Portuguese. This is a full-time, long-term position running through to at least July - with real potential beyond that for the right candidate.

This isn't a passive TA role. You'll be actively supporting and delivering literacy and maths sessions, working closely with the class teacher to ensure pupils are making progress, and contributing to a supportive and productive school environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential

At least one year of experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in a UK school setting Strong behaviour management skills - confident, calm, and consistent A solid academic grounding with the ability to support and deliver literacy and maths Good curriculum knowledge relevant to Key Stage 2 A genuine passion for languages, language learning, or bilingual education Must be fluent in English - Portuguese speakers (native or learner) are very warmly welcomed Available full-time and able to commit long-term through to at least JulyDesirable

Some Portuguese language ability - any level considered, passion matters most Previous experience working in a bilingual or international school setting Experience supporting children with diverse linguistic backgroundsWhy This School is Different

A workplace where Portuguese is spoken every day If you're learning Portuguese, you won't just be studying it at home in the evenings - you'll be surrounded by it for 30+ hours a week. There is no faster way to progress. Real teaching responsibility You'll be actively teaching, supporting pupils academically, and making a real difference to how children develop. Further education and training for you, with opportunities to progress. Compensation that reflects your value We believe the right candidate deserves to be paid properly. This role offers pay closer to HLTA rates - well above the standard TA bracket - reflecting the level of responsibility and skill involved. Unbeatable location for commuters With Wandsworth Town on the doorstep and Clapham Junction just a short journey away, you have access to trains, overground, and underground connectionsSalary & Contract

Full-time, Monday to Friday Long-term - minimum commitment through to July, with potential to extend Competitive daily rate closer to HLTA pay - negotiable depending on experience Paid via PAYE weekly through SANZA Teaching Agency - we handle all compliance and contractsAbout SANZA Teaching Agency

SANZA Teaching Agency is a specialist education recruiter placing teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff across West London boroughs including Wandsworth, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Richmond. We work with a wide range of schools - mainstream, specialist, bilingual, and alternative provision - and pride ourselves on matching the right people to the right environments.

We'll take the time to understand your skills, your goals, and what kind of school you'll thrive in - and we'll be with you every step of the way.

Sound like you?

To apply for: Year 5 Teaching Assistant - Bilingual School (Wandsworth):

Don't wait - brilliant roles like this don't stay open for long. Apply now through SANZA Teaching Agency and take the first step toward a role where your love of language meets your passion for education.

Contact Emma at SANZA Teaching Agency today: emma. with the subject line: Year 5 Teaching Assistant - Bilingual School (Wandsworth) Click 'apply' and upload your full CV

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