Job Description

Teaching Assistant (EYFS and Primary)

Harrow on the Hill, North West London

£95-£100 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start date: September 2026

Permanent contract available

The School and Role

Our client is looking to recruit a full time, Teaching Assistant to join the school from September 2026. We are looking for staff with experience supporting pupils in a mainstream or special needs setting.  Relevant experience will be considered. This school are looking to recruit staff and offer a permanent contract with full training and support available with the aim to develop the skills of each member of staff.

This is a SEN school in Harrow on the Hill, North West London who have recently moved into a purpose build space. This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is looking to work in a rewarding environment as this school expands meaning natural progression available for staff. This school do not tolerate challenging behaviour and the students are here to receive the support they require. Staff here are not expected to manage behaviour more than they support the learning for pupils.

This school caters for students with a range of special educational needs such as Autism (ASC) and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH). The school is welcoming, friendly, and supportive. The new Headteacher makes his way around the school each morning to welcome their students and staff, they hold a morning de-brief to ensure staff are supported and any concerns are raised and dealt with accordingly.

Dress code here is relaxed, small class sizes of up to 4/6 students could be expected. The school are accepting referrals from local mainstream schools to ensure support is available to those students.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will:

experience supporting pupils in a mainstream or special needs setting

have a warm and friendly nature to be able to build positive relationships with pupils

passionate about supporting children with barriers to learning

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from: 

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. 

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions. 

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply 

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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