Job Description - Teaching Assistant

We are working with a welcoming Mainstream Primary School based in Hackney, who are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team within their Additional Resourced Provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

You will be working on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping to provide a nurturing, engaging and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant -
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, such as ASD, ADHD and dyslexia within the ARP.
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff to deliver personalised learning and intervention programmes.
• Supporting pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, social development and independence.

Monitoring and recording pupil progress and contributing to reviews and planning
Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
 
Required experience for this Teaching Assistant role –

Has experience of working with primary-aged children, ideally including children with SEND, such as Autism, speech and language needs, learning difficulties and/or social, emotional and mental health needs.
Is patient, flexible and nurturing in their approach.
Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
Can build positive relationships with children and inspire confidence and independence. 
Why Horizon Teachers:

We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.
Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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