Classroom Assistant

Smart Teachers; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A larger than average Primary school in upper Waltham Forest is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support key children with additional needs. The role involves working closely with a child in Key Stage 2 to foster their development, particularly in social and emotional health, under the guidance of a dedicated SENDCO. Benefits include excellent daily rates and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD support for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check registered to the update service.
• Experience of supporting children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Support key children with additional needs in Key Stage 2.
• Assist with maintaining emotional regulation and calmness.
• Collaborate with SENDCO and leadership for support.

Skills

Patience

Support for SEMH children

Ability to impose calm

Job description

Teaching Assistant

£88-£90

April 2025 July 2025

A larger than average Primary school in upper Waltham Forest are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support key children with additional needs, on a full-time basis. As well as assisting where necessary , the key responsibility will be to support a child within Key Stage 2. The Teaching Assistant must have great experience of being able to support children with Social, Emotional Mental Health , and possess patience and the ability to impose a sense of calm. Teaching Assistants that currently work here are supported incredibly by the school SENDCO and leadership team.

The school is a popular place to be, boasting brilliant space inside to accommodate the ever- growing level of SEND within school. There are designated spaces for high needs children throughout school, allowing them a greater chance to regulate their own feelings and behaviours.

The successful Teaching Assistant will benefit hugely by working under a knowledgeable, dedicated and nurturing SENDCO.

School hours are (Apply online only), and the role will be 5 days per week. There is also a very strong chance that this position will continue into the new academic year.

Car parking is available on site.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

- A fully enhanced DBS check registered to the update service

- Experience of supporting SEMH children

What we offer

As a part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)