Teaching Assistant

£550 - £615 per week
Inner London - South West
Long term
Start date: November 2025
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Lambeth
Start date: 3rd November 2025
Contract: Full-time

About the School

We are a diverse and inclusive primary school in Lambeth, committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for all our pupils. Our vision is that every child is respected, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential academically, socially and personally. Our school is forward-thinking, caring and focused on ensuring that each child fells safe, seen and supported.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Supporting classroom teachers in the planning, preparation and delivery of lessons across the curriculum
  • Working with small groups or one-to-one pupils (including those with additional learning needs) to reinforce learning, pre-teach or provide targeted catch-up support
  • Assist pupils to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills by modelling positive behaviour, encouraging independence and resilience
  • Adapting resources and learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
  • Contributing to staff meetings, CPD and school initiatives that support the wider development of pupils
  • Supervision of pupils during transitions, break times, lunchtimes or other non-classroom settings as required
  • Help maintain a safe, stimulating well-resourced classroom environment
About You
  • Has prior experience working with children, ideally in a school setting
  • Holds relevant qualification (Level2/3 in Childcare, TA or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience
  • Is resilient, flexible, patient and able to adapt to changing classroom needs
  • Is organised, proactive and able to take initiative while also working as part of a team
  • Is committed to inclusion, equality and supporting every childâ??s development
Why work with Horizon Teachers
  • We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before
  • We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector
  • Easy registration process via online link and a video consultation
  • We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search


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.