Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Wandsworth

Position: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September

Pay: £1900 - £2300 per month

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wandsworth is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team and gain valuable experience within the education sector. This Teaching Assistant role involves supporting pupils within a mainstream classroom setting, including children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. This Teaching Assistant position would suit someone passionate about education, child development, and supporting young learners to become confident, resilient, and independent individuals.

The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers and SEN staff to provide high-quality classroom support, promote positive behaviour, and help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. The school values teamwork, creativity, and a child-centred approach to learning, making it an excellent opportunity for a motivated Teaching Assistant looking to develop their career.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

Supporting children within classroom and outdoor learning environments

Assisting with child-initiated and structured learning activities as a Teaching Assistant

Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs as a Teaching Assistant

Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional wellbeing

Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents as a Teaching Assistant

Requirements for a Teaching Assistant:

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

A genuine interest in working with children, particularly those with SEN

Previous childcare or educational experience, either formally or informally

Right to work in the UK

Desirable for a Teaching Assistant:

An honours degree (preferably a 2:1 or above) or equivalentIf you would like to be considered for this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please submit your application. Successful applicants will be contacted with further information regarding the Teaching Assistant role and school. Alternatively, please call (phone number removed) to speak with one of our consultants.

We look forward to hearing from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community