Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Location: Wandsworth, London
Contract: [Full-time – Monday to Friday]
Salary: £500 - £550 per week
Start date: 23rd of February 2026

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive 2-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning and development, both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and making a positive difference to children’s lives.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children (desirable)
• Support pupils individually and in small groups to help them reach their full potential
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion
• Be caring, patient and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to safeguarding
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with staff and pupils

 
We offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive school community
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
• Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A vibrant school located in the heart of Wandsworth with good transport links

 
Why Horizon Teachers:

• We offer free online Safeguarding Training Course to support you in your work in an educational setting
• You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, in many cases from day one.
• We are like you! Here at Horizon Teachers, many of our consultants have experience in the education sector and have a strong passion for supporting schools, support staff and teachers

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.