Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant â?? Full Time (Term-Time Only)
Location: Wandsworth, Southwest London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

Are you a patient, enthusiastic, and committed individual with a passion for supporting childrenâ??s learning? We are looking for a proactive and caring Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community and make a lasting impact on pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2.
About the School
Located in the heart of Wandsworth, our school is a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and curiosity. Our broad, engaging curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
 
Key Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support class teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and engaging learning activities
• Provide focused support to individual pupils or small groups, including those with additional needs
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment
• Supervise pupils during break times, school outings, and transitions
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other staff to support pupil progress and development
• Build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, independence, and well-being
• Contribute to school life by supporting events, trips, and enrichment activities

 
Why Join Horizon Teachers?

• We offer some of the highest rates of pay for Teaching Assistants in London
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers through our referral scheme
• This is our busiest year ever, with more staff placed in rewarding roles across London schools
• We offer support in finding permanent, long-term, or flexible roles in the education sector

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.