Teaching Assistant
Location: Greenford, London Borough of Ealing
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Greenford is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children develop a love of learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential in a positive and nurturing environment.
The school places a strong emphasis on academic progress, personal development, independence and respect for others. The successful candidate will support pupils across the primary age range, including children with special educational needs (SEN), providing one-to-one and small-group support to help them access learning and participate fully in school life.
About the Role
* Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
* Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
* Help pupils access the curriculum and develop their literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills.
* Support targeted learning interventions to reinforce classroom teaching and address individual learning gaps.
* Encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience, confidence and positive relationships with their peers.
* Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment where every child feels valued.
* Support pupils who may experience barriers to learning, including communication, social or emotional difficulties.
* Monitor pupils’ engagement and progress, sharing observations with the class teacher and SENDCo.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure consistent and effective pupil support.
* Promote positive behaviour, mutual respect and the school’s values of understanding, tolerance, empathy and resilience.
* Support pupils during classroom activities, playtimes and other aspects of the school day as required.
About You
* Have experience working with primary-aged children in a school or similar educational setting.
* Have experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly on a one-to-one or small-group basis, or a strong willingness to develop these skills.
* Be patient, caring and committed to helping every child succeed.
* Have a good understanding of how children learn and the importance of adapting support to individual needs.
* Be confident supporting literacy, numeracy and wider classroom activities.
* Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be proactive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
* Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting children’s wellbeing.
* Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.
What’s on Offer
* A friendly and collaborative school environment.
* The opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
* Opportunities to develop skills in SEN support and targeted learning interventions.
* A rewarding role supporting children’s academic, social and emotional development.
* The opportunity to contribute to an inclusive school community that values every pupil’s potential.
* A long-term opportunity with a start date available ASAP
If you are a motivated and compassionate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and helping pupils with additional needs thrive, we would love to hear from you