Teaching Assistant | ASAP

Current Vacancies Teaching Assistant | ASAP Job Ref # 2510 Teaching Assistant | ASAP

• Edgware
• £110 - £130 per day
• Full Time

Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Edgware
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £110 – £130 per day

About the role and school

Teach Plus are currently recruiting for a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Edgware, starting ASAP. This full-time Teaching Assistant role will involve providing dedicated support to a child in Year 1 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to help the pupil access learning, develop their communication and social skills, and build confidence and independence within the classroom.

The school is a large, inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos and a commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and supported. The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment, supported by experienced leadership and a collaborative staff team. Inclusion and pupil wellbeing are central to the school’s approach, with teachers and support staff working closely together to meet the individual needs of pupils.

This Teaching Assistant position would particularly suit someone with previous experience supporting children with ASD or other special educational needs. The school is looking for a patient, nurturing and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can build a positive relationship with the pupil and provide consistent support throughout the school day. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive primary school and make a genuine difference to a child’s educational, social and emotional development.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support for a Year 1 pupil with ASD
• Support the pupil in accessing classroom learning and participating in activities
• Implement appropriate strategies to support communication, emotional regulation and engagement
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to provide consistent support
• Monitor the pupil’s progress and adapt support according to their individual needs

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role
• Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

Next steps:

If this Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click ‘apply’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years’ experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

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Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London Based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education, we have strong long lasting relationships with primary schools across London.