Year 4 General Teaching Assistant

SANZA Teaching Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Year 4 General Teaching Assistant for an Outstanding primary school in Hackney. The role requires previous experience and confidence in supporting learning specifically for Key Stage 2. As part of a warm and supportive environment, the ideal candidate will promote academic and social growth among students. The position offers a competitive daily rate and a long-term commitment through the academic year.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive staff team

Stable role until end of academic year

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Essential previous experience in educational settings.
• Ability to support students across various learning needs.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in Key Stage 2, particularly Year 4.
• Work with students one-on-one and in small groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm atmosphere.

Skills

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant

Confidence in supporting Key Stage 2

Ability to support children with SEND

Strong behaviour management skills

Proactive and reliable team player

Passion for supporting children's growth

Job description

Year 4 General Teaching Assistant (Full Time)

Outstanding 1 Form Entry Primary School - Hackney

12th January - 22nd July 2026

Trial days taking place WC 5th January

Pay: 95- 114 per day

SANZA Teaching Agency is exclusively recruiting for a full-time, experienced Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded Outstanding, 1 form entry primary school in the heart of Hackney.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a warm, supportive and popular school community that is well known for its positive ethos, high standards and strong staff teamwork. The school is very centrally located with excellent transport links, making it easily accessible from across London.

Trial Days: Taking place WC 5th January

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous, relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant (essential)
• Be confident supporting learning in Key Stage 2, particularly Year 4
• Be competent supporting all children, including those with SEND
• Demonstrate strong, positive behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within the whole class
• Be proactive, reliable and a committed team player
• Show a genuine passion for helping children thrive both academically and socially

Why Apply

• Join an Outstanding and well-loved school
• Be part of a friendly, inclusive and supportive staff team
• Excellent central location with terrific transport links
• Long-term, stable role through to the end of the academic year
• Competitive daily rate through SANZA Teaching Agency

Apply Today: Send your CV to (url removed)

For more information, call: (phone number removed)

Please note: This role is only open to experienced candidates. Applications without relevant school-based experience will not be considered.

SANZA Teaching Agency is a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer, committed to professional development and outstanding candidate care. We hold the REC Audited Education Gold Standard and are a proud Equal Opportunities Employer, placing safeguarding and child welfare at the heart of everything we do.