Classroom Assistant

£89 - £110 per day
Inner London, Inner London - South East
Long term
Start date: September 2025
Horizon Teachers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Classroom Assistant to join a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in the London Borough of Southwark. Starting immediately, this is a full-time role supporting students aged 11 to 16 with additional needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), within a mainstream classroom setting.
You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to ensure that students receive the tailored academic and emotional support they need to thrive. If you are patient, resilient, and passionate about making a difference in young peopleâ??s lives, weâ??d love to hear from you.
 
The Role:
  • Support students with additional needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties) in class and in small group sessions
  • Assist with academic work across a range of subjects, under the guidance of teaching staff
  • Promote positive behaviour and support students' emotional well-being
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and the schoolâ??s SEND department
  • Encourage student independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
  • Monitor progress and help adapt resources and strategies to meet individual needs
 
Requirements:
  • Experience working with young people, ideally with SEND (e.g. ASD)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning
  • A genuine interest in education and inclusive practice
  • DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
 
Why work with Horizon Teachers?
  • Weâ??re an education specialist recruitment agency with sector expertise
  • Youâ??ll have a dedicated consultant who supports you every step of the way
  • We offer competitive pay rates and transparent weekly pay
  • We provide free training opportunities and continued professional development
  • We work with a wide range of excellent schools across London
  • We have an exceptional Google rating from candidates and schools alike
Please submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for the role. 

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.