Teaching Assistant

UCM Recruitment; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in your local area, with opportunities to start ASAP or from January 2027. Roles include mainstream and SEN support across primary settings, including EYFS, KS1 and KS2, with placements in various settings across the UK.

You will work closely with teachers, SEN professionals, therapists, and other staff to support learning, develop communication and independence, and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, school, nursery, PRU or alternative provision is highly desirable, but transferable skills are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils where required.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, PMLD and SEMH.
• Help pupils develop their communication, independence, confidence, and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN professionals, therapists, and other members of the school team.

Skills

Patience

Proactive

Adaptable

Strong communication

Job description

We are seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in your local area, with opportunities available to start ASAP or from January 2027.

We are recruiting for Mainstream and SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a range of school settings, including primary schools, specialist SEN schools, PRUs, and alternative provisions.

You will be:

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Providing 1:1 or small-group support to pupils where required
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, PMLD and SEMH
• Helping pupils develop their communication, independence, confidence, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals, therapists, and other members of the school team
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment

Candidates must be patient, proactive, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children's learning and development. Previous SEN, school, nursery, PRU or alternative provision experience is highly desirable, but we also welcome candidates with relevant transferable skills.

Team-Teach, manual handling, or other relevant SEN training is desirable for some positions but is not essential, as training may be provided.

UCM Education specialises in placing teachers and support staff in schools and nurseries throughout the UK. Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.