Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start in education and want to make a real difference every day?
We are urgently recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in South East London supporting learners who have struggled in mainstream education.
The role involves helping students rebuild confidence, engagement, and positive learning habits through strong pastoral support and consistent relationships.
As a Teaching Assistant you’ll be working in a setting focused on individual needs, supporting learners to overcome barriers, develop self-esteem, and make progress towards positive educational outcomes in line with the school’s “Success for Everyone” ethos.
You will be responsible for managing the behaviour of the children both in and out of the classroom, and building strong relationships to help encourage their engagement and learning.
Due to the needs of the children, it would be very beneficial for you to have previous experience in a similar settings or having worked with children with Special Educational Needs previously.
Key responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:
• Supporting SEND learners in and out of the classroom.
• Assisting with learning, engagement, and behaviour support.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and social development.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help learners succeed.
Why Horizon Teachers?
If you’re a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant, and ready to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you-apply now!
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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.
