Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils with varied and complex needs at a SEND primary school. You’ll work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and build positive relationships to help pupils progress.

This hands-on role covers classroom, outdoor, and enrichment activities, fostering independence and confidence in each pupil while ensuring a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• We’re seeking caring, patient individuals with a passion for helping pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a collaborative school setting.
• Ability to adapt to varied needs and learning styles across activities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in small groups, and in the classroom to access learning.
• Deliver engaging, personalised learning activities with teachers.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and valued.
• Provide calm support for emotional well-being and behaviour.
• Encourage development of confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Facilitate learning in classroom, outdoors, and through enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to sustain a nurturing learning environment.
• Celebrate progress and help pupils see achievable goals.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or 4+)

Job description

Teacher Active is looking for Teaching Assistants for their client SEND primary school.

As a Teaching Assistant at our client school based in Walton on Thames, you’ll support children and young people with varied and complex needs, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Working alongside teachers and the wider school team, you’ll provide personalised support that helps every pupil make progress in a way that is meaningful to them.

This is a varied, hands-on role where learning can happen in the classroom, outdoors or through enrichment activities. You’ll build positive relationships, encourage independence and celebrate every achievement along the way.

What you will be doing

• Supporting pupils individually, in small groups and within the classroom to access learning and achieve their personal goals
• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities
• Building positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued, and understood
• Providing calm and consistent support for pupil's emotional well-being and positive behaviour
• Encouraging the development of confidence, independence, communication, and social skills
• Supporting learning through classroom activities, outdoor experiences, and wider enrichment opportunities
• Adapting your approach to individual needs, recognising that every pupil learns and communicates differently
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Recognising and celebrating progress, helping pupils see what they can achieve

What you will bring

We’re looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to young people and understands that progress looks different for every pupil.

You’ll need:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or above, or equivalent
• A caring, patient, and compassionate approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with children.
• A calm and resilient attitude when faced with challenging situations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting different needs and learning styles
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved in a variety of learning and school activities
• A genuine commitment to helping young people build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their potential

About TeacherActive

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.