Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

SANZA Teaching Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic teaching agency is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support primary school children with additional needs in Waltham Forest. The role involves working with students from year 1 to year 6, fostering their growth, confidence, and learning. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, patience, and a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices. This position is available from January to July 2026, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of key students.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of key students ranging from year 1 to year 6.
• Assist students with additional needs and complex trauma/SEMH needs.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Patience

Emotional Regulation

Resilience

Non-judgmental Attitude

Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice

Knowledge of SEMH Needs

Strong Behaviour Support Skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Waltham Forest

January 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently supporting a dynamic, modern primary school in Waltham Forest. They are searching for an experienced teaching assistant to join their team from January- July 2026.

About the school:

The school strives to foster kind, curious and confident pupils who not only love learning, but embody a deep care for the community and the world around them.

They are committed to encouraging children to explore, and be curious and imaginative. They strive to facilitate growth, confidence, self-belief and bravery.

The role:

The role will be to support a group of key students ranging from year 1 to year 6. The students have additional needs and some have complex trauma/SEMH needs.

About you:

• Empathy
• Compassion
• Patience
• Emotional Regulation
• Resilience
• Non-judgmental Attitude
• Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice
• Knowledge of SEMH Needs
• Strong Behaviour Support Skills

Next steps:

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a teaching assistant or contact Lauren McNaught on (phone number removed) or alternatively send an updated CV to (url removed)