Teaching Assistant. Job in Plumstead Education & Training Jobs

Tempest Resourcing Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with children with special educational needs in Greenwich, London. This role involves one-to-one support for children, mainly in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and a commitment to helping children with autism and learning difficulties. The position is a one-year fixed term contract, working Monday to Friday during term time, with opportunities for permanent placement after one year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Must have a DBS to apply, or Tempest Education can apply one for you.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special needs in Key Stage 1.
• Work one-to-one within the classroom and intervention room.
• Follow and adapt class teachers plans creatively.

Skills

Experience working with young children

SEN experience (over a year)

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role from September 2025?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school located Greenwich, dedicated to providing a supportive environment for children with special educational needs. Our school is seeking a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The children you'll be working with may have special needs such as autism, and some may be non-verbal. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young learners.

In this role, your main responsibility will be working with children with special needs on a one-to-one basis. The needs of the children include autism and learning difficulties. Some children will also be non-verbal.

This primary school in the heart of Greenwich have on site parking and easy transport links. The Headteacher is keen to speak to teaching assistants that are experienced in working with young children with special needs. This is a one-year fixed term contract with a few to transition permanent at the end of the year, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm during term time.

Interviews and trial days will be commencing as soon as possible.

School/Role Information:

• Supporting children with special needs in Key Stage 1
• Monday to Friday
• 30am to 3.30pm, term time only
• per a day PAYE (paid to experience)
• September 2025 start

Daily Responsibilities:

• Working one-to-one within an intervention room and classroom
• To follow and adapt class teachers plans as well as think creatively on how to engage the child
• To be able to give feedback to the class teacher, school SENCO and sometimes parents
• To be able to think on the spot as the child can become dysregulated very quickly and will not always want to follow the plan for the day

Required Experience:

• Experience working with young children
• Must have SEN experience of over a year working with children with complex needs
• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties or disabilities
• To be able to communicate well with staff as we are constantly monitoring targets

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this teaching assistant role, please click 'Apply' and upload your most up to date CV. Trial days and/or interviews will be taking place as soon as possible.

You must have a DBS to apply for this teaching assistant role, if you do not have a relevant DBS, Tempest Education can apply one for you.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website or contact a consultant from the primary education team.