Secondary Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are supporting a secondary school in Lewisham, South London, in their search for an engaging and resourceful Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

The school prefers Russell Group graduates with experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs. 1:1 or small group support is expected, and candidates should be prepared for a DBS check and QTS or equivalent requirements. Salary up to £575 per week on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required
• QTS or equivalent required
• Degree from a Russell Group or leading UK university (education)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs in 1:1 settings and in small groups
• Assist with classroom preparation and materials for lessons
• Collaborate with teachers and the SEN team to support lesson delivery
• Provide tailored support in Maths and English as needed

Skills

Experience SEN

1:1 support

Small group support

Aspiration to teach

Education

Degree from a Russell Group or leading UK university

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Lewisham, South London

ASAP start | Temporary-to-permanent contract | Up to £575 per week

Horizon Teachers are supporting a secondary school in Lewisham, South London, in their search for an engaging and resourceful Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

The school is particularly keen to hear from Russell Group or other leading UK university graduates with experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs. Previous classroom or Teaching Assistant experience is preferable. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher to develop their classroom experience while helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

What the school are looking for in their Teaching Assistants:

• A degree from a Russell Group or another leading UK university
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs
• Previous classroom or Teaching Assistant experience is preferable
• An interest in progressing into teaching
• Confidence supporting pupils with GCSE Maths and English
• A patient, resilient approach and the ability to build rapport quickly with pupils
• Confidence providing tailored support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and the SEN team, including assisting with classroom preparation

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent