Teaching Assistant

Company: Vision for Education Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Teaching Assistant

£97-£100 per day

September 2026 – July 2027

A popular 3‑form entry Junior school in Havering is looking to recruit a specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school is of medium size and is led by a driven leadership team who can offer a clear and structured working environment. Children here are eager to learn, and behaviour is of an excellent standard throughout.

Role Overview

The successful Teaching Assistant will support children across Key Stage 2, catering to those with additional needs. The needs will vary from learning difficulties, social‑emotional, mental health, and behaviour. Safeguarding of its children is at the heart of everything, with the school being praised for both its pastoral support network and its processes in protecting children and young people.

Working days are Monday‑Friday, with a morning break of 15 minutes and 30 minutes for lunch.

Responsibilities

Support children across Key Stage 2 with additional needs, including learning difficulties, social‑emotional challenges, mental health, and behaviour problems. Provide academic and pastoral support as required.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs
  • A strong team‑working ethic and willingness to immerse yourself into the school culture
  • A commitment to supporting learners both academically and pastorally

Benefits

Supportive and resourced school environment.

Wonderful behaved and respectful children.

Smart Teachers offers a dedicated consultant, excellent rates of pay, a guaranteed pay scheme for eligible supply staff, pension contributions subject to qualifying criteria, full AWR compliance, free training including Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates, and a generous refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme. They also support staff with application guidance and ongoing career support.

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with the right skills.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026