Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Havering on a long-term basis, starting as soon as possible until the end of the academic year. You will provide 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with SEND and work closely with the class teacher and SENDCO.

Role requires enhanced DBS check and QTS or equivalent; you will help deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and promote positive behaviour throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children in mainstream or SEN settings.
• Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or complex behaviour challenges.
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, positive approach and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with SEND on a 1:1 basis.
• Use effective approaches to resolving conflict and promote positive behaviour to encourage a calm, safe learning environment.
• Work with the class teacher, teaching assistants and wider inclusion team to deliver engaging, differentiated learning experiences.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience in all pupils.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Proactive

Collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their full potential?

We are looking for an experienced and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Havering on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible until the end of the academic year, Monday - Friday.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be supporting a child in Key Stage 2 on a 1:1 basis, working with them throughout the full school day in and out of lessons. You will need to have previous experience working with children that have Special Educational Needs so that you can best support their needs.

You will be working closely with the class Teacher and SENDCO to ensure you are following their Educational Health Care Plan. This will be a very rewarding role to support this child during their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant -

• Support a child with SEND on a 1:1 basis.
• Use effective approaches to resolving conflict and promote positive behaviour to encourage a calm, safe learning environment.
• Work with the class teacher, teaching assistants and wider inclusion team to deliver engaging, differentiated learning experiences.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience in all pupils.

About You -

• Proven experience supporting children in a mainstream or SEN setting
• Experience supporting children with SEND, specifically SEMH or complex behaviour challenges.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills
• A proactive, positive approach and a collaborative mindset

Why Join Horizon Teachers?

• A team of specialist education consultants many of whom are ex-teachers offering tailored guidance and ongoing support
• Up to 300 in vouchers for successful referrals
• 4.8-star Google rating from teachers, support staff, and schools who value our commitment and care
• Full interview preparation, honest feedback, and support at every stage of your job search

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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.