Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and SEND schools throughout London.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, autism and behavioural needs, and be confident working 1:1 or in small groups.

Join a leading education recruitment agency offering dedicated consultants, long-term and flexible supply roles, with competitive pay and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, autism and behavioural needs.
• Experience in mainstream or SEND settings.
• Proven ability to support learning and emotional regulation.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access learning.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCos and pastoral staff.
• Help build positive relationships in the school environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Behaviour management

SEMH / ADHD understanding

Student support

Education

Experience in school/education settings

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Mainstream & SEND Schools

• Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH, ADHD and additional learning needs?
• Do you have the confidence to support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties or barriers to learning?
• Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a mainstream or specialist SEND school where you can make a genuine difference?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and SEND schools throughout London.

We are particularly interested in Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, Autism and behavioural needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you may work 1:1 with individual pupils, within small intervention groups or alongside the class teacher, helping pupils to access learning, manage their emotions and behaviour, develop positive relationships and build confidence within the school environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school, SEND, SEMH, youth work, mentoring or care setting
• Have experience or a good understanding of SEMH and ADHD
• Be confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils both academically and emotionally
• Be patient, resilient, reliable and adaptable
• Work effectively alongside teachers, SENDCos, pastoral teams and other professionals
• Have a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Experience supporting Autism, ADHD, SEMH, trauma, anxiety, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs would be highly beneficial.

In return, TeacherActive can offer:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your experience and the type of school you want to work in
• Opportunities across both mainstream and specialist SEND schools
• Long-term, permanent and flexible supply opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to CPD and professional development
• A range of opportunities across London

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.