Teaching Assistant

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Inner London - South West
Daily supply
£95 - £110 per day /
9 October 2026

Job Description

Daily supply
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Posted 8 hours ago
£95 - £110 per day GBP / Year

Website Horizon Teachers

Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Croydon, London
Contract Type: Daily Supply / Temporary
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate start available

About the School
We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Croydon, South London, that is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils throughout their learning journey.
The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. With a strong focus on inclusion, positive behaviour and pupil progress, the school strives to ensure that every child receives the support they need to reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community and make a meaningful difference in the classroom.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ learning and development. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
Providing one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils develop their literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum skills.
Assisting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEN, where required.
Helping to create a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment.
Encouraging positive behaviour, participation and independence.
Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development throughout the school day.
Preparing classroom resources and assisting with learning activities.
Monitoring pupils’ progress and providing feedback to the class teacher.
Supervising pupils during classroom activities and other school activities, as required.
Following school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour management.

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting.
Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s education and development.
Be patient, caring and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
Be adaptable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Understand safeguarding and classroom management.

Why Horizon Teachers

You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, in many cases from day one.
We are like you! Here at Horizon Teachers, many of our consultants have experience in the education sector and have a strong passion for supporting schools, support staff and teachers
A team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely working with Horizon teachers. Especially with Alexa who helped place me in SEN TA work and has recently found me a wonderful permanent placement in a school. Super grateful!!
  
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   Goodness Umoru 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had a really amazing and positive experience with the team since joining. From the start, Paul (Primary Team) and David (Secondary Team) have both been incredibly supportive, approachable, and professional, making the whole process smooth and reassuring.

I’ve been working with both a primary and a secondary consultant, and the communication between them has been excellent. They’ve always been available to answer questions and provide guidance whenever needed.

The support I received before starting my placement was especially helpful. My consultant gave me great insight into the school, which really helped me feel prepared and confident going in. I also completed their Teaching Assistant training, along with Safeguarding Level 1 and Level 2, which were both very informative and valuable.

A special thanks to David for checking in with me when things were a bit challenging — it really made a difference and showed genuine care and support.

Overall, I’ve felt well-supported throughout my journey so far and would definitely recommend their service to others.
Ahmed.
  
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   Ahmed ZERHOUN 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had a lovely experience with Horizon Teachers so far, especially with Alexa who helped me throughout my registration process. She has been really helpful and responsive throughout! The team has been supportive in helping me find work as a teaching assistant, and I would definitely recommend them!
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   Elixandra Dawa 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I registered with Horizon, I was fearful of it being just like the rest. The ones that create empty promises to keep your interest and who want to benefit more from your hardwork than yourself. Melanie proved that Horizon was a cut above the rest. From the very start, Melanie was keen on getting employment that fulfilled my wishes. She stayed in contact to inform me of potential positions and offered me clear advice in order to secure the ideal post. Even after that, Melanie still contacts me to ensure all is well. I have and will continue to recommend Horizon and Melanie to other persons in the educational field.
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   Hadda Levy 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been working under Horizon as a TA since early Dec, and have only compliments. My agency contact, Alexa, has been great at providing information, fixing any miscommunications and has personally chased after my timesheet approvals. I have already recommended Horizon to friends as well as a coworker who had problems with their own agency and I would definitely recommend Horizon again as a great agency for TA's.
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   Sashaaa 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Its a good agency, they got me a long term placement very quickly that started in November and I'm still in that placement. They didn't prep me anything about the school other than where it is, the age group and department that I'll be in but, I'm sure if I had asked for more details they would have provided them without issue. The agency consultant staff are very friendly and always try their best to help out!!
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   Ethan 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Horizon Teachers. The team is supportive, communicative, and helped me find suitable placements quickly. I felt well-prepared and supported throughout—would definitely recommend!
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   nilani kumari 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been working with Horizon Teaching for several months now in an SEN school, and my experience has been very positive. The whole process from starting out to being placed in a school was quick and smooth.

I’d especially like to mention David, who I’ve been working with since September. He has been incredibly supportive, always approachable, and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. He takes feedback positively and acts on it, always doing his best to meet requirements and make sure everything runs smoothly.

David also genuinely looks after staff, which makes a big difference. Thank you David and the Horizon Teaching team — I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to work in schools.
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   Sadia Tajin

Lovely working with Horizon teachers. Especially with Alexa who helped place me in SEN TA work and has recently found me a wonderful permanent placement in a school. Super grateful!!

Goodness Umoru

I’ve had a really amazing and positive experience with the team since joining. From the start, Paul (Primary Team) and David (Secondary Team) have both been incredibly supportive, approachable, and professional, making the whole process smooth and reassuring. I’ve been working with both a primary and a secondary consultant, and the communication between them has been excellent. They’ve always been available to answer questions and provide guidance whenever needed. The support I received before starting my placement was especially helpful. My consultant gave me great insight into the school, which really helped me feel prepared and confident going in. I also completed their Teaching Assistant training, along with Safeguarding Level 1 and Level 2, which were both very informative and valuable. A special thanks to David for checking in with me when things were a bit challenging — it really made a difference and showed genuine care and support. Overall, I’ve felt well-supported throughout my journey so far and would definitely recommend their service to others. Ahmed.

Ahmed ZERHOUN

I've had a lovely experience with Horizon Teachers so far, especially with Alexa who helped me throughout my registration process. She has been really helpful and responsive throughout! The team has been supportive in helping me find work as a teaching assistant, and I would definitely recommend them!

Elixandra Dawa

When I registered with Horizon, I was fearful of it being just like the rest. The ones that create empty promises to keep your interest and who want to benefit more from your hardwork than yourself. Melanie proved that Horizon was a cut above the rest. From the very start, Melanie was keen on getting employment that fulfilled my wishes. She stayed in contact to inform me of potential positions and offered me clear advice in order to secure the ideal post. Even after that, Melanie still contacts me to ensure all is well. I have and will continue to recommend Horizon and Melanie to other persons in the educational field.

Hadda Levy

I've been working under Horizon as a TA since early Dec, and have only compliments. My agency contact, Alexa, has been great at providing information, fixing any miscommunications and has personally chased after my timesheet approvals. I have already recommended Horizon to friends as well as a coworker who had problems with their own agency and I would definitely recommend Horizon again as a great agency for TA's.

Sashaaa

Its a good agency, they got me a long term placement very quickly that started in November and I'm still in that placement. They didn't prep me anything about the school other than where it is, the age group and department that I'll be in but, I'm sure if I had asked for more details they would have provided them without issue. The agency consultant staff are very friendly and always try their best to help out!!

Ethan

Great experience with Horizon Teachers. The team is supportive, communicative, and helped me find suitable placements quickly. I felt well-prepared and supported throughout—would definitely recommend!

nilani kumari

I’ve been working with Horizon Teaching for several months now in an SEN school, and my experience has been very positive. The whole process from starting out to being placed in a school was quick and smooth. I’d especially like to mention David, who I’ve been working with since September. He has been incredibly supportive, always approachable, and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. He takes feedback positively and acts on it, always doing his best to meet requirements and make sure everything runs smoothly. David also genuinely looks after staff, which makes a big difference. Thank you David and the Horizon Teaching team — I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to work in schools.

Sadia Tajin

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