Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher training available

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Redbridge, London, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role to support a Year 4 pupil and deliver English and Maths interventions.

Morning will be 1:1 support for a child with global developmental delay; afternoons focus on targeted interventions. We value compassion, patience and a proactive, nurturing approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, including global developmental delay.
• Willingness to provide personal care when required.
• Strong communication, patience and empathy.
• Ability to support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Proactive, flexible and nurturing approach to learning.
• Passion for helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Morning - 1:1 support for a child with global developmental delay.
• Support the child's learning, engagement and development.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Promote the child's independence and participation in classroom activities.
• Work with the class teacher to provide consistent, individualised support.
• Afternoon - deliver targeted English and Maths interventions to Year 4 pupils.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and track progress.
• Collaborate with staff to reinforce learning in class.

Skills

One-to-one support

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Flexible approach

Proactive

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Redbridge, London
Daily Rate: 115- 135 per day
Start Date: ASAP/ November 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (until at least July 2027)

A well resourced and well led primary school in Redbridge, London are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible to provide one-to-one support for a child with global developmental delay, alongside delivering targeted English and Maths interventions to Year 4 pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and independence in a primary school setting in Redbridge, London.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, London your responsibilities will be split between morning and afternoon sessions:

Morning - 1:1 Support

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a child with global developmental delay.
• Support the child's learning, communication, engagement and overall development.
• Assist with personal care needs in a respectful, sensitive and dignified manner.
• Promote the child's independence, confidence and participation in classroom activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to ensure the child receives consistent, individualised support.

Afternoon - Year 4 Interventions

• Deliver targeted English and Maths interventions to Year 4 pupils.
• Support pupils in developing their literacy, numeracy and core curriculum skills.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and help pupils make progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to reinforce classroom learning and provide additional support where needed.

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, London will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, particularly global developmental delay or other special educational needs.
• A willingness and confidence to provide personal care when required.
• Strong communication, patience and empathy.
• The ability to support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups.
• A proactive, flexible and nurturing approach to supporting children's learning and development.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

Why Apply?

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to a child's educational journey.
• TEACHER TRAINING AVAILABLE!
• Excellent education and training opportunties

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference, supporting a child's individual development in the mornings and helping Year 4 pupils build confidence and achieve success in English and Maths during the afternoons.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.