Primary Teaching Assistant

Description

Role: Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Southwark

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Salary: Up to £650 a week

The role:

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team in September 2025.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to develop their career in education.

This vibrant and inclusive central London Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environments for all pupils. They pride themselves on fostering a strong sense of community, celebrating diversity, and maintain high expectations for every child's academic and personal development.

Key responsibilities:

Support pupils in achieving their learning goals, both individually and in small groups

Assist the class teacher in preparing and delivering high-quality, engaging lessons

Help manage pupil behaviour in line with school's policies.

Provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs, including those with SEN and EAL

Support children's emotional and social development promoting positive relationships

Contribute to the wider school community and participate in relevant training and development opportunities.

We're looking for:

A positive, proactive attitude with a genuine passion for working with children

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Some prior experience working with children in a school or similar setting is desirable

A relevant Level 2 or 3 TA qualification is an advantage but not essential

Why Horizon Teachers:

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

We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group

Ad ID: 5416927540