Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive secondary school in South East London is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their established inclusion team. This full-time position focuses on providing tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Candidates should have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The school offers a warm community, regular training opportunities, and a supportive leadership team dedicated to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Regular CPD and training opportunities

Personalised support from an education consultant

Free accredited safeguarding training

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is preferred.
• A genuine commitment to helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to students.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Support the SENCO in monitoring student progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Patient and adaptable approach

Job description

A welcoming and community-focused secondary school in Lambeth, South East London, is seeking a committed and supportive Teaching Assistant to join their established inclusion team. This full-time, long-term role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping to create a positive and nurturing environment where every learner can flourish.

About the Role

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to students across various subjects and year groups
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and accessible lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Support the SENCO and wider inclusion team in implementing personalised interventions and monitoring student progress
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence within the classroom and wider school environment

What the School is Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally including exposure to SEND
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach in a busy school setting
• A genuine commitment to helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally

What the School Offers

• A warm, inclusive school community built on respect, teamwork, and shared achievement
• Regular CPD, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development
• Modern facilities and an engaging curriculum designed to support diverse learning needs
• A supportive leadership team dedicated to staff wellbeing and long-term growth

Why Remedy?

• Personalised support from your own dedicated education consultant
• Free, accredited safeguarding training as part of the registration process
• Referral rewards: 100 for referring a TA/support worker, 200 for referring a teacher (T&Cs apply)

If you are enthusiastic, caring, and eager to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school community, apply today to join this fantastic secondary school in Lambeth, South East London, as a Teaching Assistant!

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.