Teaching Assistant

Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Brent, NW London

Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Pay: £2080-£2100 per month

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a dedicated individual who thrives on supporting children's growth, learning, and confidence? We are looking for committed teaching assistants to work in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 in a welcoming two‑form entry primary school.

About the Role

As a teaching assistant, you will:

Foster firm, reliable, and consistent relationships with pupils to help them feel settled and confident within our school community.

Use appropriate strategies to support pupils' learning and language development, including through play, conversation, and structured interventions.

Apply praise and constructive feedback to maintain pupils' interest in learning activities, helping build self-esteem, motivation, and personal and social skills.

Promote awareness and respect for each child-regardless of religion, culture, gender, or ability.

Plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate interventions (e.g., speech and language, literacy, maths), liaising with SENCos, therapists, and other specialists to promote pupil progress.

Maintain accurate records of pupil progress toward targets and attend review meetings to ensure tailored support.

Supporting the Curriculum

As a teaching assistant, you will:

Support pupils in national and local learning strategies across literacy, numeracy, and early years frameworks.

Assist pupils with basic ICT tasks and use resources effectively to support learning.

Know and support the learning programmes designed for pupils, including those with SEN or additional needs.

Prepare and maintain learning resources and promote their effective use.Who We Are Looking For

Classroom experience as a teaching assistant is preferable-but not essential.

Calm, reliable, and professional in all interactions with children and adults.

A strong understanding of inclusive practices, safeguarding, and behaviour management.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, flexible approach.

Familiarity with the national curriculum and early years' frameworks is desirable.Why Join Us?

Work in a school rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding ratings in personal development and behaviour.

Be part of a supportive and inclusive team committed to developing confident, independent, and happy learners.

Benefit from excellent professional development, leadership support, enrichment activities, and opportunities to make a real difference.How to Apply

If you are a passionate teaching assistant eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your CV and if shortlisted, we will be in touch shortly.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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