Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 
Start Date: ASAP 
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Location: Islington, London

Are you a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to work in a warm, forward-thinking primary school? Do you want to be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your professional growth truly matters?
If so, we would love to hear from you!

About The School:
Nestled in the heart of vibrant Islington, the school is a welcoming, inclusive, and creative learning community where every child is encouraged to thrive. They are proud of their high standards, engaging curriculum, and their commitment to nurturing not just academic achievement but also confidence, curiosity, and kindness.

What makes the school special?

• A supportive, inspiring staff team who work collaboratively and celebrate each other's strengths.
• Exceptionally warm and well-behaved children who love learning and are eager for new experiences.
• Strong leadership that invests in high-quality training and values the contribution of every TA.
• Modern, well-resourced classrooms and excellent outdoor spaces that make learning exciting every day.
• A genuine focus on wellbeing, work-life balance, and positive school culture.

The school is deeply rooted in the local community, and we take pride in building strong partnerships with families. Staff say the school feels like 'a joyful place to work' and a space where 'you can truly grow.'

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Energetic, proactive, and committed to helping children succeed
• Skilled in supporting learning across the curriculum
• Able to build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about inclusion and able to support pupils with additional needs where required

In this role, you will work closely with class teachers to support high-quality learning, lead small group interventions, and help create a stimulating and safe classroom environment. There may also be opportunities to support 1:1 depending on experience.

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.