Full-time Teaching Assistant - Chiswick

Join a nurturing primary school as a SEND LSA / Teaching Assistant!

TeacherActive, one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a creative and socially engaging primary school. This school celebrates small but impactful achievements made by its pupils, teaching them how important it is to give things a go.

The successful teacher for this role should be experienced with SEND and comfortable leading small groups of children, helping and supporting with Maths, Literacy, and social understanding. With a strong devotion to helping all children no matter the challenge, we’re calling out for you to dive into the journey of helping each child reach their full potential.

Based in Putney, we are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant to help promote the creative subjects, work alongside teachers, and help every child shine.

If you’re passionate about supporting children’s development and making a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in a classroom setting

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent)

• Knowledge of SEND strategies (e.g. differentiation, behaviour support, positive handling)

• Ability to work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils

• Good communication and teamwork skills to liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and parents

• DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable skills for this role:

• Ability to adapt teaching materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs

• Experience with assistive technology or learning support software

• Behaviour management strategies tailored for children with SEND

• Observation and assessment skills to monitor pupil progress

• Strong empathy and patience when supporting pupils with additional needs

• Creative approaches to engage pupils in learning

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support a smooth onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)

• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel

• Market-leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct level of tax and National Insurance is paid, with no hidden admin charges.

Sound like you? Click Apply Now to take the next step in your education journey and become part of a supportive, inspiring school community.

Email: [email protected]
Contact number: 0207 858 6655

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.