Teaching Assistant

Support Staff Jobs
Outer London, Outer London - East
Full Time, Long term
£92.63 - £120 per day /
11 November 2026

Job Description

Full Time
Barking
Posted 28 minutes ago
£92.63 - £120 per day GBP / Year

Website Horizon Teachers

Are you a caring, patient and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex additional needs?

Horizon Teachers are currently working with a specialist SEND school in Barking who are looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join their team.

The school caters for both primary and secondary-aged pupils with severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with complex needs and helping them reach their full potential.

Due to the complex needs of the pupils, previous experience supporting children or young people with severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities is essential. You must also be comfortable supporting with personal care, including toileting and changing, where required.

This Teaching Assistant role will involve:

Supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities.
Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support pupils with their learning and development.
Assisting teachers with the delivery of engaging and adapted learning activities.
Supporting pupils with their physical, communication, sensory and personal care needs.
Assisting with personal care routines, including toileting and changing.
Encouraging independence, confidence and social interaction wherever possible.
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to ensure pupils receive the best possible care and education.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will:

Have previous experience working with children or young people with severe learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities.
Be confident and comfortable supporting pupils with personal care requirements.
Be flexible and happy to work with both primary and secondary-aged pupils.
Have a patient, caring and nurturing approach.
Be reliable, proactive and able to use their own initiative.
Have a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs and helping them achieve their potential.
Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
Access to free accredited safeguarding training.
Opportunities to work with a wide range of schools across London.
Competitive rates of pay.
Referral bonuses available for successful recommendations.
Join an agency with an excellent 4.8-star Google rating.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs. If you have the relevant experience, a caring nature and are happy to work across primary and secondary age groups, we would love to hear from you!

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!!
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   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.
  
  Posted on Google  
 
    
   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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