Teaching Assistant

Employer: Academics

Location: Greater London, Greater London, GB

Salary: £420 - £550

Job type: CONTRACTOR

Posted: 2026-04-19T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Do you enjoy the challenge of working with children in upper key stage 2 and utilise or develop your SEN skills?

Would you like to work in a very friendly Primary school based in the borough of Wandsworth, London?

Would you like to work with a child with ASD / ADHD?

If you are keen to get experience ahead of teacher training or hope to gain in school experience before further training to become an education psychologist, then this could be the job for you!

Academics are currently working with this very successful 2 form entry Primary school based in Westminster to appoint a teaching assistant to join their team from February. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with children and making an impact on their education. You will need to have a high standard of English and Maths to be confident support this child with Year 6 lessons and help him keep on task. The child is very well behaved and enjoys his time at school.

The school has a brilliant SEN department with an experienced SENCO, who will provide training for you to support the child's needs. Previous experience working in a Primary school setting or working with children with Special Needs would be advantageous but not essential. You will however need to be reliable and diligent in your work. It is essential that you are degree qualified (Any subject) or have a Level 3 qualification in childcare or education.

For all the details about this role and to arrange your interview please get in touch with a copy of your CV.

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