Teaching Assistant

£500 - £550 per week
Inner London - East
Long term
Start date: January 2026
Job Advert: SEN Teaching Assistant â?? Hackney
Start Date: January
Pay: £500â??£550 per week
Location: Hackney, East London
About the School
We are a warm, high-achieving primary school in Hackney with a strong community ethos and values-driven education. As an Islamic faith school, our environment is shaped by principles of respect, compassion, and academic excellence, and we welcome staff of all backgrounds who are supportive of the schoolâ??s ethos. The school is known for its inclusive approach and commitment to providing outstanding support for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Provide one-to-one or small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
  • Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and differentiated learning.
  • Support pupilsâ?? social, emotional, and academic development throughout the school day.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to ensure high-quality provision.
  • Help create a calm, nurturing learning environment that reflects the schoolâ??s values.
  • Contribute to classroom activities, behaviour management and general learning support.
 
About You
  • Has experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a school setting.
  • Is patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting childrenâ??s individual needs.
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills and works well within a team.
  • Is enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about helping children thrive.
  • Is respectful of and willing to uphold the schoolâ??s faith-based ethos.
 
Why Horizon Teachers?
  • A team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
  • We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible
  • Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
  • We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before



Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.