Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

Apex Education Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with KS1 children in a mainstream classroom, with a focus on supporting learners who have learning difficulties. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 03:30pm during term time.

You will provide targeted SEN support, deliver engaging activities and help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills while maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS1 children in a mainstream setting.
• Understanding of SEN support strategies in classroom.
• Ability to deliver engaging, differentiated activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, proactive and nurturing approach.
• Willingness to assist with personal care if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning with children in a KS1 classroom.
• Provide targeted SEN support to children with needs (ASD, ADHD, Speech & Language).
• Deliver engaging and differentiated activities.
• Promote a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Skills

KS1 classroom experience

SEN support knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Communication & teamwork

Patient, proactive, nurturing approach

Education

L2/L3 Teaching Assistant/Care or SEND qualification

Tools

Job description

September 2026 start – recruiting for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to work with KS1 children in a mainstream classroom, with a particular focus on supporting children who have learning difficulties and who struggle with the school day.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 08:30am to 03:30pm (term time only).

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 children develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Experience and 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.

Benefits

• A full face‑to‑face interview to ascertain your skills and experience.
• Over 300 training courses for all workers.
• Competitive monthly pay with additional holiday pay.
• Ongoing support from the school and Apex team, teachers with over 20 years of school‑based recruitment experience.

Equal Opportunity

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