Teaching Assistant - Waltham Forest, London

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent transport links

Parking available

Training opportunities

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a well-supported mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest, London, starting in October or November 2026. The role focuses on supporting children with SEN, providing 1:1 and small-group assistance to raise confidence and engagement.

You may be a graduate or an experienced TA with a genuine passion for SEN, able to work closely with teachers and the SENCO.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and work with children with SEN.
• Ability to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Commitment to contributing to a positive school experience for pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Support daily classroom duties and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Waltham Forest, London

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children at primary school who have Special Educational Needs?

Would you like the opportunity to provide a positive experience to children with SEN at a well-resourced primary school in Waltham Forest, London starting in October/ November 2026?

Are you able seeking a role that can offer you job satisfaction and make you feel like you have a real difference to children with additional needs?

A wonderfully led and resourced Primary School in Waltham Forest, London are seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join them in October 2026 on a full time basis to work with children who have additional needs and need additional nurturing and support to make their school experience as positive as possible!

Teaching Assistant
Waltham Forest, London
Mainstream Primary School
October or November 2026 start
Permanent contact
25,000 - 32,000 (Pro Rota)
Term Time Only (Monday - Friday 8:30am-3:30pm)
Excellent transport links
Parking available
Great education and training opportunities

This primary school is located in the heart of Waltham Forest, London with excellent transport links so coming to work should be quite straight forward - there is also a staff car park for those who drive.

This primary school are seeking a Teaching Assistant that has a fantastic willingness to learn and has a real desire to work with children with additional needs/ SEN.

They can offer excellent training and support no matter of your experience. As long as you are passionate and have a drive to make a difference, this primary school will support you. They can also pave a pathway to a long term career in working with children with SEN such as Teacher training, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Social work to name a few careers!

For this Teaching Assistant role in Waltham Forest, London, this primary school are open to graduates as well as experienced Teaching Assistants.

Experience of supporting any of the following needs would be an advantage:

• ADHD
• Autism (ASD)
• Asperger Syndrome
• Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH)
• Global Delay
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Challenging Behaviour

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Would:

• Have a genuine passionate working with children with SEN
• Driven to improve the education and life chances of children and young people
• Be able to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Be a positive role model and offer encouragement & promote confidence
• Assist with planning of activities with class teacher & SENCO
• Help with general class teaching assistant duties

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