Support for Pupils
Support learning of small groups or individuals with a range of needs or be a key worker in Nursery
Help with the care and support of pupils
Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
Be an effective model for pupil behaviour
Support for the teacher
Assist with classroom resources and lesson preparation
Contribute to the management of pupils behaviour, both in the classroom and on the playground, as required
Provide support for learning activities
Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for pupils and staff
Assist in the presentation of display materials
Support teaching staff or senior colleagues with routine administration
Adhere to and promote all company policies and procedures
Ensure Health & Safety and hygiene is to a high standard
Support for the school
Monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents
Contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
Review and develop their own professional practiceRecognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body
Be involved in extracurricular activities, (clubs, activities, trips, open days, presentation evenings)
Support Wraparound provision as required
Assist with special activities in the school within school hours (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days)
To follow the observation and record keeping system and maintain the records for his or her key children so that the children’s attainment and progress are effectively and regularly assessed
To carry out all responsibilities and activities within the Equal Opportunities framework
To attend in-service training and meetings as required
To undertake any other reasonable duties in accordance with the objectives for the setting’s improvement plans
To carry out all responsibilities and activities with due regard to equality
Training:You will be required to attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week and will receive reviews in the workplace on a regular basis.Training Outcome:To be discussed at the interview.Employer Description:Primary School offering education from Early Years Foundation stage to Years 6 Juniors.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Thursday to attend Bishop Auckland College. The role will be structured between the working hours of 8.00am - 5:30pm. The day at college will be between 9.00am and 4:15pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Twickenham
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
About the role and school
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Twickenham from September 2026? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school environment, working closely with pupils with severe and complex SEND. This full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on children's learning, development, and wellbeing while working alongside experienced teaching and inclusion professionals.
The school is a welcoming and inclusive two-form entry primary academy located in the heart of Twickenham. Serving a diverse local community, the school is recognised for its strong leadership, nurturing ethos, and commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, excellent facilities, and a broad, engaging curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. Behaviour across the school is positive, and families play an active role within the school community.
This SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and thrives in a child-centred environment. The school offers ongoing professional development, a highly supportive inclusion team, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced SEND specialists. If you are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant role where your contribution will be valued and your career can continue to develop, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
Support pupils with severe and complex SEND on a one-to-one basis and in small group interventions
Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs
Implement EHCP targets and support strategies consistently throughout the school day
Promote pupils' social, emotional, and communication development through structured support
Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and engagement
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
Qualifications/Experience
Previous experience supporting children with severe and complex SEND within a school setting
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant working with children with severe, complex SEND
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 SEN 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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To support the delivery of high-quality early years education and care for children aged 0-5, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), while undertaking a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of engaging, play-based learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Work under the direction of the class teacher, room leader, or Early Years Lead to support individual children and small groups
Promote children’s communication, language, social, emotional, and physical development
Support children’s emotional wellbeing, independence, and positive behaviour through nurturing and consistent approaches
Observe and record children’s learning and development, contributing to assessments and progress tracking
Act as a key support in creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
Support children with additional needs, including SEND, sensory needs, or medical requirements (following training and guidance)
Work in partnership with parents, carers, and external professionals to support children’s development
Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding, EYFS, and school/nursery policies
Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures at all times
Participate fully in apprenticeship training, workshops, mentoring sessions, and progress reviews
Training:
No classroom college days.
(All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)
Training Outcome:
Completion of the Level 3 qualification & potentially full time role
Employer Description:All post holders at Bellevue Place Education Trust schools are expected to ensure the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and to their personal responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation. This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties of the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful
applicants for people working with children will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for this post.Working Hours :Working hours: Monday- Friday 8:15am- 16:00pm. 35 hours per week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
The apprentice will develop the skills and knowledge, you will support the classroom teacher in the delivery on each lesson. Your day to day duties will include:
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom.
Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language.
Will implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENCO, adjusting activities to pupils/students' responses as appropriate.
Under the direction/guidance of the SENCO, support pupils/students with Social, emotional and mental health needs, e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of academy policies relating to pupil behaviour.
Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the SENCO in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.
Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the SENCO.
Support the SENCO in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities.
Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas, ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
Work with parents to enhance pupils/students' learning.
Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy.
Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
Training:16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).
Training Outcome:Completion of the level 3 qualification and potentially a full-time role.Employer Description:Milton Primary Academy is part of Windsor Academy Trust. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking approach to teaching and learning and would like to appoint someone who wishes to engage in high-quality professional development to further improve themselves on their journey to become an effective member of support staff.
As a two form entry primary school, the successful candidate will have a number of support and teaching staff to work alongside and learn from. We are seeking someone who is proactive, quick and keen to learn and who will always put the pupils first. As a trust, we can recommend apprenticeship providers and support your professional development through virtual learning and self study sessions.
The pupils at Milton are a delight. They love coming to school and thrive from the wide personal potential offer that we provide. All staff actively support school events, clubs and community events to ensure Milton Primary is at the heart of the community. Our pupils are respectful, happy learners who follow the school ASPIRE values daily and celebrate each other's successes.Working Hours :Monday – Friday (Shifts TBC) - term time only.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Working under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff, you will help to create a positive learning environment and support pupils to access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their individual potential.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities across the curriculum
Providing support to individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning outcomes
Assisting with the preparation and organisation of classroom resources and learning materials
Supporting children's literacy, numeracy and communication development
Helping to maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting the school's behaviour policy
Assisting pupils with classroom activities and independent learning tasks
Supporting children with varying learning needs and abilities
Contributing to classroom displays and learning environments
Supervising pupils during activities and transitions throughout the school day
Recording observations and providing feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress
Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and welfare of all children
Supporting children during playtimes, educational visits and school activities where required
As your confidence and experience develop, you will take on increasing responsibility for supporting pupils' learning and development
Training:You will complete the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Training will include:
Supporting teaching and learning
Child development and behaviour management
Safeguarding and child protection
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) awareness
Communication and relationship building
Supporting literacy and numeracy development
Professional standards within education
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End Point Assessment
You will receive ongoing support from both the school and your apprenticeship training provider.Training Outcome:
Permanent Teaching Assistant opportunities within the school or wider education sector
Progression into specialist SEND support roles
Further qualifications within education and childcare
Potential progression into Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) pathways
Full-time employment?
Potential opportunities may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Progression Opportunities Identified?
Yes– Teaching Assistant, SEND Support and wider education career pathways
Employer Description:All Saints' CE Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing a nurturing, caring and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school promotes strong Christian values and works closely with pupils, families and the wider community to ensure children develop both academically and personally.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. Working alongside experienced teaching staff, you will gain valuable classroom experience while completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.Working Hours :Approximately 32 Hours Per Week
Monday- Friday
Term Time Only
Working hours to be confirmed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
SEND Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Twickenham
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
About the role and school
Are you an experienced SEND Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Twickenham? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school from September 2026. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful pastoral support to a child with a diagnosis of PANDAS, helping them feel safe, understood and able to engage positively within the school environment.
The school is a well-established and highly regarded primary academy in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, known for its inclusive ethos, nurturing environment and strong commitment to pupil wellbeing. The successful SEND Support Assistant will provide dedicated support for a child with a diagnosis of PANDAS, presenting with needs similar to a PDA profile of autism and emotional regulation challenges. This role is entirely pastoral in nature and requires a trusted adult who can build a secure relationship with the child, support emotional regulation and provide consistency throughout the school day. You will not be responsible for the child's learning or academic interventions.
This SEND Support Assistant position would suit someone with a calm, patient and empathetic approach who has experience supporting children with complex SEND needs. It is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's daily school experience while becoming part of a supportive and caring school community.
Job Responsibilities
Build a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the child throughout the school day
Provide pastoral and emotional support tailored to the child's individual needs and regulation strategies
Support the child in managing transitions, routines and moments of anxiety or dysregulation
Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SEND team and external professionals to ensure consistent support approaches
Implement agreed strategies to promote emotional wellbeing, engagement and a sense of safety within the school environment
Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with relevant staff regarding the child's wellbeing and progress
Qualifications/Experience
SEND experience working in a specialist setting
Experience supporting children with diagnosis of PANDAS or PDA, or something similar
Strong SEND knowledge relevant to the role
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Next steps:
If this SEND Support 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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Personal and professional conduct:
Teaching assistants should uphold public trust in the education profession by:
Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff
Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice
Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity
Committing to improve their own practice through self-evaluation and awareness
Knowledge and understanding:
Teaching assistants are expected to:
Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer
Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and accessing relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
Understand their roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context recognising that these may extend beyond a direct support role
Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN Code of Practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Teaching and learning:
Teaching assistants are expected to:
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role
Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support their learning
Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources
Training Outcome:Apprentices who are successful in their role would be considered for any vacancies that are available across the Trust. We would be unable to give an accurate number of vacancies available until the Summer Term.
West Norfolk Academies Trust prides itself on being a progressive Trust seeking to provide career development for those with potential and growing staff from within the organisation wherever possible. To date as an organisation, we have been able to offer permanent employment and scope for development to over 95% of our apprentices that have wished to remain employed within the organisation.Employer Description:Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
Springwood High School is a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Springwood High School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students. We set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life.
Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.ukWorking Hours :37 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1).
Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.25pm in school - term time plus 1 week.
Additional hours to include study time.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...