Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their full potential?

We are looking for an experienced and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Wandsworth on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible or after the Easter break, until the end of the academic year, Monday - Friday.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be supporting a child in Key Stage 2 on a 1:1 basis, working with them throughout the full school day in and out of lessons. You will need to have previous experience working with children that have Special Educational Needs so that you can best support their needs.

You will be working closely with the class Teacher and SENDCO to ensure you are following their Educational Health Care Plan. This will be a very rewarding role to support this child during their educational journey.

 
Key Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant -

• Support a child with SEND on a 1:1 basis.
• Use effective approaches to resolving conflict and promote positive behaviour to encourage a calm, safe learning environment.
• Work with the class teacher, teaching assistants and wider inclusion team to deliver engaging, differentiated learning experiences.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience in all pupils.

About You -

• Proven experience supporting children in a mainstream or SEN setting
• Experience supporting children with SEND, specifically SEMH or complex behaviour challenges.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills
• A proactive, positive approach and a collaborative mindset

Why Join Horizon Teachers?

• A team of specialist education consultants many of whom are ex-teachers offering tailored guidance and ongoing support
• Up to £300 in vouchers for successful referrals
• 4.8-star Google rating from teachers, support staff, and schools who value our commitment and care
• Full interview preparation, honest feedback, and support at every stage of 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.