1:1 Teaching Assistant

Uniform Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Brent is seeking an enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, term-time role. This position involves providing targeted support to a pupil, ensuring they can access the curriculum and develop confidence in their learning. The successful candidate will have experience in a nursery or school setting, hold a relevant qualification, and be committed to fostering pupil progress. The school offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development, making this a rewarding role.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Ongoing professional development

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nurseries/schools within the UK.
• Relevant qualification in education/childcare or SEN support.
• Committed to supporting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to help a pupil access the curriculum.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities in literacy and numeracy.
• Support communication and engagement using appropriate strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help with break/lunch supervision and routine support.
• Work closely with the school team to promote inclusion and progress.

Skills

Experience working in a nursery or school setting in the UK

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organisation skills

Ability to adapt to individual needs

Education

CACHE Level 3 Nursery Nurse or equivalent

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Brent, West London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Brent is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide targeted support to a pupil, helping them access the curriculum and develop confidence in their learning.

About the School

This established primary school prides itself on creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is supported to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to ensure personalised support and high expectations for all learners.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a central role in supporting a named pupil's learning, development, and wellbeing throughout the school day. Responsibilities include:

• Providing focused one-to-one support to help a pupil access the curriculum and achieve individual learning goals
• Assisting with the delivery of differentiated and targeted learning activities, including literacy and numeracy support
• Supporting communication and engagement using appropriate strategies and resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills
• Helping with break/lunch supervision, transitions between activities, and routine support
• Supporting the pupil during whole-class sessions, small group work, and independent tasks
• Recording observations and contributing to planning discussions with teachers, SENCO, and parents
• Assisting with personal care and sensory regulation if required, always with professionalism and respect
• Working closely with the wider school team to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and academic progress

About You

• Experience working in a nursery or school setting in the UK
• Relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 3 Nursery Nurse or equivalent in education/childcare/SEN support
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and committed to supporting pupil progress
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisation skills
• Confident working 1:1 with learners and adaptable to individual needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)

What's on Offer

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and SEN-focused CPD
• A highly rewarding role where you make a meaningful impact every day
• Long-term progression opportunities