Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Hutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Competitive pay with progression

Vouchers for referrals

Job summary

Horizon Teachers, in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Brentwood, is seeking a caring and dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEND. The role is full-time, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2027, with on-site parking available.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s learning, development and confidence, within a supportive team and local setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, flexible and resilient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• A proactive, reliable and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support for a child with SEND.
• Supporting the pupil to access learning activities and the wider curriculum.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
• Providing a calm, nurturing and supportive learning environment.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet the child's individual needs.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation where required.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience desirable

Patience and empathy

Communication skills

Calm and resilient

Passion for helping children

Reliability

Job description

Do you enjoy supporting children one-to-one and helping them reach their full potential? Horizon Teachers are currently working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Brentwood who are looking for a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEND on a 1:1 basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual to make a real difference to a child's learning, development and confidence. The position is full-time, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2027. This school also has parking on site available to use.

Your responsibilities as a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support for a child with SEND.
• Supporting the pupil to access learning activities and the wider curriculum.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
• Providing a calm, nurturing and supportive learning environment.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet the child's individual needs.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation where required.

What are the school looking for in a Teaching Assistant?

• Experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, flexible and resilient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• A proactive, reliable and positive attitude.

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• A team of specialist education consultants, many with teaching experience.
• Support and guidance throughout your job search and placement.
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across London and the surrounding areas.
• Competitive rates of pay, with permanent-equivalent pay after 12 weeks and, in many cases, from day one.
• The opportunity to earn up to 150 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education Teachers UK Provision Recruitment The Education Specialists First for Education Horizon Teachers Key Stage Teacher Supply

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.