Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers

Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 16 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£575 per week

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

Horizon Teachers is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Southwark to support a Reception class student with mild learning difficulties, starting ASAP until July 2025.
The role involves working 1:1 with a child who has Autism and may exhibit challenging behaviors, requiring the use of initiative to help them reach their full potential.
Candidates with previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND), particularly those with Autism, are highly desirable for this rewarding position.
The position offers a salary of up to £575 per week and requires a proactive and passionate individual comfortable with both 1:1 and small group settings.
A DBS check and verification of relevant qualifications are necessary as part of the registration process with Horizon Teachers, a well-rated education recruitment consultancy.

Horizon Teachers are currently working with a Primary School in Southwark that are requiring a Teaching Assistant to support one of their students within their Reception class, on a 1:1 basis, staring in ASAP until the end of the academic year in July 2025, on a full-time basis.The child you will be working with has mild learning difficulties, such as Autism which can lead to challenging behaviours. You will need to use your initiative to best support them to reach their full potential. Due to the needs to the student you will be closely working with, it would be very desirable if you have previous experience working with children that have Special Educational Needs, either within a educational or residential setting.This will be a very rewarding role and will pay up to £575 per week.What the school are looking for in a Teaching Assistant:

An enthusiastic and proactive individual
Previous experience working with SEND - especially children with Autism.
Passionate and not afraid to get hands on
Comfortable to lead small groups as well as working 1:1 with vulnerable students

Why Horizon Teachers:

Each registration process all completed from home via one online link and a video call
A team of specialist education consultants
Great Google review from teachers and support staff 4.8* rating
Free certified safeguarding training offered to all support staff once registered with Horizon

One of the best agencies in London. Horizon got me working in a school within 5 days of registering. The staff are all super helpful and committed to finding the right school for you. - 5 Star google reviewHorizon 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.

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