Teaching Assistant

Opogo Education; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In this role, you will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to foster a positive learning environment and ensure every child receives the care they deserve. Your responsibilities will include assisting in lesson planning, providing one-on-one support, and collaborating with external agencies. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while working in an inclusive school setting.

Benefits

Easy-to-use mobile app

Higher pay rates

One-click timesheets

Access to CPD-certified courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEND practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of lessons for students with SEND.
• Support social and emotional development of students.
• Monitor and record student progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Experience with children from EYFS - KS2

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Teacing Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), partnering with schools to ensure every child receives the care they deserve.

The Role:

Join our inclusive school in Brent and make a real difference. You will support students' academic, social, and emotional development, work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals in partner schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored lessons for students with SEND – MLD and SLD
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students
• Support the social and emotional development of students
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment
• Prepare and organise learning materials and resources
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting to teachers
• Support students during school activities, outings, and events
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and external agencies to support student needs

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with children from EYFS - KS2, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the school and students

The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.

About Opogo Education

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app:set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates:our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets:approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
• Smart match:we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise:we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.