Classroom Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car parking on site

Desirable working hours

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a welcoming junior school in Waltham Forest. You will support children academically and pastorally, with a focus on those needing extra help and safeguarding responsibilities in collaboration with the SENDCO/DSL.

The role runs Monday to Friday from November 2026 to July 2027, with on-site car parking and generous pay. The school emphasises welfare, arts spaces, and a supportive team culture, offering clear guidance and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs/behaviour.
• An understanding of the requirements when working in a Junior school setting.
• A great team-working ethic and willingness to immerse yourself into the school culture.
• A commitment to supporting learners both academically and pastorally.

Responsibilities

• Support children academically and pastorally in class.
• De-escalate and regulate behaviour; assist safeguarding with SENDCO/DSL as needed.

Skills

SEND/Behaviour support

Junior school setting

Teamwork ethic

Learner support

Job description

Teaching Assistant

£97-£105 per day

November 2026-July 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant who is driven and committed in supporting children that need extra help and support in class both academically and pastorally. The ideal Teaching Assistant would have experience of supporting those that may hail from backgrounds of trauma, and be skilled in de-escalating and regulating behaviour. Teaching Assistants will need to be well-versed in the safeguarding of children/child protection, and must be able to communicate effectively with the school SENDCO/DSL where necessary.

The school is an extremely welcoming and supportive 3-form entry Junior school in Waltham Forest. It is larger than average in size and boasts excellent levels of outside space and facilities. Supportive of the Arts, it also offers designated studios for both Art and Music.

Working hours: Monday-Friday.

Keen to join a school which pioneers the welfare of its children?

Experience and training needed for this role include:

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs/behaviour
• An understanding of the requirements when working in a Junior school setting
• A great team-working ethic, and willingness to immerse yourself into the school culture
• A commitment to supporting learners both academically and pastorally

Benefits

• Supportive and resourced school environment
• Car parking on site
• Desirable working hours

Smart Teachers offers a dedicated consultant, excellent rates of pay, a guaranteed pay scheme for eligible supply staff, pension contributions subject to qualifying criteria, full AWR compliance, free training including Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates, and a generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme. They also support staff with application guidance and ongoing career support.