Horizon Teachers is partnering with a warm, inclusive primary school in Wandsworth seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in Year 3 who has learning difficulties. The successful candidate will provide tailored support to help the child access the curriculum, develop confidence, and make progress across all areas of learning.
This is a highly rewarding role, offering both professional growth and the chance to make a real difference in a childâ??s educational journey.
This role is starting ASAP and will continue until July 2026 on a full-time basis, offering up to £575 per week.
Key Responsibilities- Provide one-to-one support to the Year 3 pupil, adapting resources and support as needed.
- Assist in planning and delivering differentiated tasks with the class teacher to meet the pupilâ??s individual needs.
- Support the pupil in accessing class lessons, small group work and activities.
- Help reinforce speech, language and communication targets, where required.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to class teacher and SENCo.
- Support behaviour management and help maintain a calm, positive learning environment.
- Assist with general classroom duties, resource preparation, and supporting other pupils as needed when appropriate.
What Weâ??re Looking For- Previous experience working in a primary school setting.
- Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly learning difficulties / speech & language needs.
- Strong communication skills; able to build rapport quickly with children and with teaching staff.
- Ability to work well both independently (1:1) and within a team.
- Patience, resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
What the School Offers- A welcoming, supportive school community committed to inclusion and individual progress.
- Opportunities for training and professional development, especially around SEN and support strategies.
- A chance to make meaningful impact â?? helping the child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Why Join Horizon Teachers?- Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8 star rated google reviews.
- Specialist support throughout the recruitment process.
- Free certified safeguarding training for all Teaching Assistants
- We strive to match candidates with roles that suit their skills and career goals.
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.
