Teaching Assistant

Description

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Lambeth

Start date: 3rd November 2025

Contract: Full-time

About the School

We are a diverse and inclusive primary school in Lambeth, committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for all our pupils. Our vision is that every child is respected, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential academically, socially and personally. Our school is forward-thinking, caring and focused on ensuring that each child fells safe, seen and supported.

Roles & Responsibilities

Supporting classroom teachers in the planning, preparation and delivery of lessons across the curriculum

Working with small groups or one-to-one pupils (including those with additional learning needs) to reinforce learning, pre-teach or provide targeted catch-up support

Assist pupils to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills by modelling positive behaviour, encouraging independence and resilience

Adapting resources and learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles

Contributing to staff meetings, CPD and school initiatives that support the wider development of pupils

Supervision of pupils during transitions, break times, lunchtimes or other non-classroom settings as required

Help maintain a safe, stimulating well-resourced classroom environmentAbout You

Has prior experience working with children, ideally in a school setting

Holds relevant qualification (Level2/3 in Childcare, TA or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience

Is resilient, flexible, patient and able to adapt to changing classroom needs

Is organised, proactive and able to take initiative while also working as part of a team

Is committed to inclusion, equality and supporting every child’s developmentWhy work with Horizon Teachers

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

Easy registration process via online link and a video consultation

We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search

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

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