Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Erith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their outstanding primary school in Southeast London. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with teachers and support children with special educational needs, helping them reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in childcare or education and a passion for making a difference in students' lives. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position promises a rewarding experience in a nurturing environment. Join a team committed to safeguarding and empowering young learners.

Benefits

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition Programme

Discounts on high street shops

Health & Wellbeing portal

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a teaching assistant or in childcare is essential.
• Demonstrable experience working with SEND children is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to support children with additional needs.
• Engage with students individually or in small groups.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Experience with SEND children

Education

Experience in Childcare or Education

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Primary Learning Support Assistant Role in Southeast London

Career Teachers are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant for an outstanding Primary school in Southeast London. We are looking for candidates with prior experience as a teaching assistant to work 1:1 with SEND children on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll collaborate closely with class teachers to help each child reach their potential. Your role involves engaging with students individually or in small groups, including those with additional learning needs such as ASD, ADHD, and Learning Difficulties.

Qualifications and Experience

We require Learning Support Assistants with prior childcare or school-related experience—such as babysitting, tutoring, coaching, summer camps, or teaching assistant roles. Demonstrable experience working with SEND children or similar is essential.

• A valid and up-to-date Enhanced DBS, on the Update Service
• Valid Right to Work status in the UK
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for education

To apply or for more details, click the link below!

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Career Teachers complies fully with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring equal pay and conditions after a 12-week qualifying period. Please ask for more details.

All quoted rates include 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of Working with Career Teachers

• Free CPD
• Access to Skills Network
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Recognition Programme
• Affinity Extra: discounts on high street shops, coffee, cinemas, and more, plus a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are available to those working with Career Teachers. Access to the Affinity Extra portal begins once you start working with us.

Important Notice

To be eligible for this position, you must be able to work in the UK or hold a relevant visa. Safeguarding and integrity are core to our values. During the application process, you will need to:

• Attend an in-person interview
• Provide details for reference checks
• Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are dedicated to safeguarding children and young people in education. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for other roles in the future. Career Teachers advertises this vacancy on behalf of our client.