Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,856 - 23,436; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Face-to-face interview

Access to 300+ training courses

Competitive monthly pay + holiday pay

Ongoing school and Apex team support

Job summary

Apex Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a KS1 setting in September 2026. You will support teaching and learning, provide targeted SEN assistance, and deliver engaging, differentiated activities.

We encourage a patient, proactive and nurturing approach to help children build confidence, independence and social skills in a positive, inclusive classroom. DBS checks and compliance will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting KS1 pupils in a classroom setting.
• SEN support knowledge (ASD, ADHD, speech and language).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, proactive and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in a KS1 classroom.
• Provide targeted SEN support for individuals and groups.
• Deliver engaging and differentiated activities.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support with personal care if needed.

Skills

KS1 classroom experience

SEN support experience

Strong communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Patient and nurturing approach

Education

L2/L3 Teaching Assistant or SEND qualification

Job description

Are you looking for a new Teaching Assistant opportunity? - September 2026

Teaching Assistant Role & Requirements:

• Support teaching and learning with children in a KS1 classroom.
• Provide targeted support to children with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, Speech & Language needs)
• Assist in delivering engaging and differentiated activities.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Help the children develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Experience & skills to work with KS1 children.
• Understanding of SEN support strategies within a classroom.
• A patient, proactive, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Happy to assist with personal care if needed.
• L2/L3 Teaching Assistant/Care or Send qualification.

We offer:

• A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you
• Over 300 training courses for all workers
• Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay
• On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience

If you are interested our Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children’ guidance and all staff are fully trained.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer