Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Academics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Year 6 Teaching Assistant for a friendly two-form entry Primary school based in the Borough of Wandsworth, starting in November 2026. The role involves supporting a child with ASD/ADHD during Year 6 lessons and helping him stay focused.

The school has an experienced SENCO who will provide in-school training to support the child’s needs. A degree in any subject or a Level 3 qualification in childcare/education is required, and reliability is essential for this fixed-term

Qualifications

• Must be degree qualified (any subject) or have a Level 3 qualification in childcare or education.
• Experience in a Primary school or with children with Special Needs is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong English and Maths skills to support Year 6 lessons and keep the child on task.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 6 lessons and help the child stay on task.
• Receive training from the SEN department to support the child’s needs.

Skills

SEN skills

English

Maths

Education

Degree (any subject)

Level 3 qualification in childcare or education

Job description

Do you enjoy the challenge of working with children in upper key stage 2 and utilise or develop your SEN skills?

Would you like to work in a very friendly Primary school based in the borough of Wandsworth?

Would you like to work with a child with ASD / ADHD?

November 2026 Start Full Time / Term Time Only Role Fixed term Contract for 2026/27 academic year with option to extend for the following academic year Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Role Full Training Provided Borough of WandsworthIf you are keen to get experience ahead of teacher training or hope to gain in school experience before further training to become an education psychologist, then this could be the job for you!

Academics are currently working with this very successful 2 form entry Primary school based in Wandsworth to appoint a teaching assistant to join their team from November. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with children and making an impact on their education. You will need to have a high standard of English and Maths to be confident support this child with Year 6 lessons and help him keep on task. The child is very well behaved and enjoys his time at school.

The school has a brilliant SEN department with an experienced SENCO, who will provide training for you to support the child's needs. Previous experience working in a Primary school setting or working with children with Special Needs would be advantageous but not essential. You will however need to be reliable and diligent in your work. It is essential that you are degree qualified (Any subject) or have a Level 3 qualification in childcare or education.

Interviews will be held w/c 12th October with successful Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant starting straight after the October half term on the 2nd November.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy