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Teaching Assistant

  • Primary Teaching Jobs
  • Inner London - South West
  • Full Time, Long term
  • £95 - £115 per day /
  • 15 October 2026

Job Description

  • Full Time
  • Nine Elms
  • £95 - £115 per day GBP / Year

Website Horizon Teachers

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Long-Term Opportunity | Start After October Half Term

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?
We are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Lambeth that is seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and is committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential in a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with special educational needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and build confidence throughout the school day.
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team, you will provide tailored support to meet individual learning, communication, behavioural and emotional needs.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs.
  • Supporting children with their academic, social and emotional development.
  • Helping pupils access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
  • Supporting emotional regulation, communication and positive behaviour.
  • Adapting learning activities to suit individual needs and abilities.
  • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
  • Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.
  • Promoting an inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.

We are looking for a committed and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Experience supporting children with SEN, preferably within a primary school setting.
  • A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • An understanding of different learning needs and individual support strategies.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • The flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of pupils throughout the school day.
  • A reliable and professional attitude, with a genuine commitment to a long-term role.

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

  • Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8 rated google reviews
  • We offer a FREE Safeguarding Course online to support you in your work in an educational setting!
  • 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!

As a specialist education recruitment agency, we are passionate about connecting talented education professionals with schools where they can make a real impact.
We pride ourselves on providing a personalised recruitment service, building strong relationships with our candidates and offering support throughout the recruitment process.
If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next long-term opportunity in Lambeth, we would love to hear from you!
Get in touch with our team today to find out more and take the next step in your education career.

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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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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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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
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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!
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Elixandra Dawa
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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.
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Hadda Levy
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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.
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Sashaaa
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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!!
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Ethan
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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!
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nilani kumari
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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.
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