Primary Learning Support/Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Waltham Forest Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough Of Waltham Forest is seeking Learning Support/Teaching Assistants for the Primary phase at George Mitchell School in Leyton, London. The role focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs within a thriving all-through school community.

The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week across 46.01 weeks, with Enhanced DBS clearance and a commitment to safeguarding. Applications close 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Good level of spoken English.
• Experience in KS1 and/or KS2.
• Experience of supporting students who have additional needs (SEND).
• GCSE English and maths.
• Experienced teaching and managing phonics groups.
• Be kind, friendly, professional and have high expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Work with students who have additional learning and support needs in the primary setting.
• Contribute to raising the standards of our students and support personal and academic growth.
• Support the inclusion of pupils with SEND within the classroom and school environment.

Skills

Good level of spoken English

KS1/KS2 experience

SEND experience

GCSE English and maths

Phonics groups experience

Kind, friendly, professional

Job description

London Borough Of Waltham Forest is seeking Learning Support/Teaching Assistants for the Primary phase at George Mitchell School in Leyton, London. The role focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs within a thriving all-through school community.

The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week across 46.01 weeks, with Enhanced DBS clearance and a commitment to safeguarding. Applications close 5 October 2026.