Learning Support Assistant

Horizon Teachers are happy to be working closely with a primary school in the borough of Lambeth in search for a full time Key Stage 1 teaching assistant, working 1:1 and amongst the general classroom, to join their school starting September 2025.

This is a school that believes in their core values and appreciate diversity and community. They believe in building successful relationships with local and wider communities allows the children to develop their cultural capital in exciting and memorable experiences.

As an SEN teaching assistant, you will be expected to do the following:

• Working 1:1 with the dedicated student and give them the time and support they need to learn amongst their peers.
• Assisting the child in their educational and social development including creativity and play-based learning to encourage the development of their skills.
• Delivering tailored teaching activities to individual pupils or small groups of pupils
• Provide support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and external support services to address students' individual needs effectively

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience supporting children in or outside of the primary sector
• The eagerness and passion to work alongside children and support their development in school.
• A positive and proactive work ethic
• Can remain calm under pressure and can use their initiative in challenging scenarios
• Although not essential, this school is happy to accept any education related qualification as a bonus

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• Temp to Long-term/Permanent opportunities.
• Safeguarding training for all candidates during registration!
• Very competitive rates! We pay the permanent equivalent after you have worked 12 working weeks within a placement.
• A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers.
• Earn up to £150 in vouchers of your choice for successful Support staff referrals.
• We are one of the highest rated agencies with 4.8* Google rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.