Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant (including SEND Support)
Location: Lambeth, London
Contract: Full-time (Term-time only)
Salary: £550 - £600 per week
 
About the School
We are a welcoming, inclusive primary school located in the heart of Lambeth, dedicated to nurturing every childâ??s potential. As part of the Lambeth Schools Partnership, we benefit from strong collaboration with other schools across the borough. Our school reflects the cultural richness of our local community, with pupils from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to building positive relationships underpins everything we do.

Importantly, we have well-developed provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Lambethâ??s local offer ensures tailored support for children with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), and we work closely with the boroughâ??s SEND services
Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality, differentiated learning activities across the curriculum.
• Work one-to-one or with small groups of pupils with SEND (including those with EHCPs), to support their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Assist in planning and preparing resources that support learning and inclusion.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support behaviour management and encourage positive relationships among pupils.
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or other SEND documentation.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals (e.g. educational psychologists, therapists) to ensure a coherent support strategy for SEND pupils.
• Participate in team meetings, training and professional development, particularly around SEND best practice.
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, and child protection policies at all times.

 
About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience (paid or voluntary) of working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Is passionate about helping all children succeed, especially those with additional needs.
• Is organised and proactive, with the ability to manage and adapt learning resources for different needs.
• Is a good team-player and is comfortable working both independently and in close partnership with teachers.
• Has good communication skills (written and verbal) to work with pupils, families, and external professionals.

 
Why 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.