FULL TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Wandsworth is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant starting September 2025. The role involves supporting pupils' learning and personal needs, while working closely with teachers to create a safe and engaging environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Previous Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant experience.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils or small groups in learning.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including health and hygiene.
• Assist the teacher with classroom management and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade C

NVQ in children's care, learning and development

Paediatric First Aid Qualification

Job description

FULL TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT
Required from September 2025
Wandsworth
£28,881 pro rata
Permanent role available
Full Time
All beginning 1st September 2025

Are you hard-working, energetic, compassionate and tenacious with a positive mental attitude? Do you relish the opportunity to work with our learners to help them to achieve their goals and feel happy and safe in school? If so, then we are looking for you!
Responsible to:
• The Head Teacher
• The Inclusion Manager (overall line management)
• Class Teachers (day to day direction and input)

Main Purpose:
• To work with individual pupils or small groups.
• To provide support for/extension to learning for pupils.
• To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• To supervise physical, personal and general care of pupils, including those with SEN.

Main Responsibilities

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters including medical procedures following appropriate training
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER/LINE MANAGER
• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work
• Be aware of pupil problems, progress and achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Gather and report information from and to parents or carers as directed
• Provide basic clerical and administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Qualifications:
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C (or above) or equivalent
• Evidence of additional related qualifications would be advantageous e.g. NVQ in children's care, learning and development
• Paediatric First Aid Qualification
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

Experience and skills:
• Previous Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant experience
• Working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupils/adults needs
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
• An understanding of and a commitment to the need for confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of first aid
• Ability to use basic technology - computer, video, photocopier etc.
• Ability to relate well to children and to adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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