Primary School Teaching Assistant

Destination Education; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support service is seeking a Teaching Assistant in East Finchley to provide classroom support and assist pupils with additional needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in a school or childcare setting and a genuine interest in nurturing students. This full-time role offers competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Long-term opportunities within a supportive school

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (desirable).
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs.
• An enhanced DBS on the update system (We can support by putting a DBS in place).

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for the class teacher and pupils.
• Deliver tailored support to individual pupils or small groups.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage and motivate pupils to reach their full potential.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistants & SEN Teaching Assistants - East Finchley

Location: East Finchley, North London
Start Date: Immediate
Roles: Full-time & Long-term

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for the class teacher and pupils.
• Deliver tailored support to individual pupils or small groups, including those with SEN such as Autism, ADHD, or Speech & Language needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage and motivate pupils to reach their full potential both academically and socially.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (desirable).
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the update system (We can support by putting a DBS in place).

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Long-term opportunities within a supportive mainstream school.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through every step of the process.

If you're a Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in a mainstream school in East Finchley, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Harrison at Destination Education or call on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about current opportunities.