Male Early Years Teaching Assistant Needed

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tooting; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing agency support

Permanent contract opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Male Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tooting, South West London, on a full-time, long-term basis.

You will support Early Years learners, work with the class teacher and SENCo, and help pupils access learning and build confidence, including those with additional needs. The role emphasizes an inclusive, nurturing environment, with ongoing support from the Education Agency and opportunities for a permanent contract for the

Qualifications

• Candidates with school-based experience are preferred.
• Experience with SEN support is required.
• EYFS experience is desirable.
• A patient and proactive approach is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development within the Early Years provision.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver targeted interventions.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning and building confidence.
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment for all pupils.

Skills

School-based experience

SEN experience

EYFS knowledge

Patience

Communication

Job description

Location: Tooting, South West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tooting is seeking a dedicated Male Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support young children at the beginning of their educational journey while making a meaningful difference to pupils with additional needs.

The school is particularly interested in candidates with school-based experience, SEN experience, and ideally previous experience working within an Early Years setting.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to support learning and development within the Early Years provision. The role will involve working with children both in class and through targeted interventions, helping pupils access learning, develop confidence, and build positive relationships with their peers.

You will play an important role in creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

• A full-time, long-term position in a supportive Tooting primary school
• The opportunity to work within a welcoming and experienced Early Years team
• A rewarding role supporting children at a crucial stage of their development
• Competitive pay rates based on experience
• Ongoing support from an experienced and friendly education agency
• Potential opportunities for a permanent contract

• Male candidates only (required for the specific needs of the role)
• Previous experience working in a primary school setting
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Early Years experience or a good understanding of the EYFS framework (desirable)
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

If you are a Male Teaching Assistant with school-based and SEN experience and are looking for a rewarding full-time role in Tooting, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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