Job Description

September 2026 start - Recruiting for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to work with KS1 children in a mainstream class, with a particular focus supporting children that have Learning Difficulties and struggling with the school day.

Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm (Term time only)

Teaching Assistant Role & Requirements:

• Support teaching and learning with children in a KS1 classroom.
• Provide targeted support to children with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, Speech & Language needs)
• Assist in delivering engaging and differentiated activities.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Help the children develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Experience & skills to work with KS1 children.
• Understanding of SEN support strategies within a classroom.
• A patient, proactive, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Happy to assist with personal care if needed.
• L2/L3 Teaching Assistant/ Care or Send qualification.

We offer:

• A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you
• Over 300 training courses for all workers
• Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay
• On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience

If you are interested our Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children guidance and all staff are fully trained.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer