Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant – Primary
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Location: Wandsworth, London

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? We are a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive Catholic primary school seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

About Our School
We are a mixed, Roman Catholic primary school for pupils aged 4–11. We are proud to be part of the local community, working with families and parish to support children’s academic, social and spiritual development.
Our school ethos is rooted in Christian values — we aim to provide a safe, nurturing, respectful and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy, confident and ready to achieve their full potential. Staff strive to know every child well and to provide a curriculum that is engaging, rich and broad, tailored to meet the needs of all learners.

Key Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant you will:

• Support pupils’ learning in class, small groups, and on a 1:1 basis
• Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering activities
• Help maintain a supportive, calm and stimulating classroom environment
• Promote positive behaviour and pupils’ social and emotional development
• Support administrative and organisational classroom tasks

 
About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young learners
• Is patient, enthusiastic, and a supportive team player
• Communicates effectively with pupils, staff and parents
• Is committed to promoting inclusion and pupil progress
• Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential

 
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

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.