Teaching Assistant

Description

Teaching Assistant (Primary) - Islington, East London

Posted by: Veritas Education

Start Date: September 2025 or after October Half Term

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Location: Islington, East London

Salary: £95-£130 a day

Job Description:

Veritas Education is currently working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in the heart of Islington, East London, who are seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025 or after the October half-term.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and committed individual to support pupils across EYFS, KS1, or KS2, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, and confident working with young children in a classroom setting.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Experience working with children in a primary school setting

Some experience supporting children with SEN (e.g. autism, speech and language needs, or ADHD)

A positive and nurturing approach to working with children

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons

Providing one-to-one or small group support where required

Assisting pupils with SEN to access learning and meet their targets

Helping to create a safe and stimulating learning environment

Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to the teacher

Why Join This School?

Supportive and inclusive school community

Well-resourced classrooms and strong leadership team

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Excellent location with good transport links

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children thrive and you're looking for your next role in a vibrant East London school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Veritas Education today for more information on (phone number removed).

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

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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