Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher training available

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil in Redbridge, London. The role includes 1:1 support for a child with global developmental delay in the morning and targeted English and Maths interventions in the afternoon.

A long-term, full-time contract is offered, starting ASAP/ November 2026, with a long-term outlook through July 2027. The successful candidate will be compassionate, patient and collaborative, with experience in primary education and the

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary setting.
• Experience supporting children with needs such as global developmental delay is desirable.
• Strong communication and empathy are essential for supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Morning: provide 1:1 support for a child with global developmental delay and support learning and personal care as needed.
• Afternoon: deliver targeted English and Maths interventions to Year 4 pupils and adapt activities to individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to ensure consistent, individualised support and progress.

Skills

Experience as TA

Special needs experience

One-to-one support

Communication skills

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:

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:

• 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

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