Job Description
Would you like to work in an OFSTED Outstanding Primary school?
Would you like to work in a Primary school in the borough of Wandsworth?
Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role that has the opportunity to go permanent?
* February / March 2026 Start
* Borough of Wandsworth
* Temporary to Permanent Role
* Outstanding OFSTED Role
* 2 Form Entry School
* SEN Teaching Assistant Position
* Excellent CPD Available
Academics LTD are currently working with this excellent Primary school in based in the borough of Wandsworth to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role will be to work with a child in Key Stage 1 who has Down syndrome. This role would suit a candidates that has experience working with children inside or outside school. You will need a Level 3 childcare or education qualification or hold a Degree in any subject with an interest in starting a career in education. This role would be perfect for a person who is looking for in school experience prior to going to teacher or educational psychologist training in the future.
The role will be working on a one to one basis supporting the child in class so she can access the curriculum. As a Teaching Assistant you will also be required to work alongside the class teacher help out in class, preparing the classroom and work alongside visiting therapist who support the Childs long term development. The role would suit a teaching assistant who has a calm, caring approach to working with children. You will need to be patient and have excellent communication skills.
The role will start on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent in summer or September. For further details about the role please get in touch with a copy of you CV. Interviews / trials will start from W/C 23/02/2026, with the successful candidate joining the team as soon as possible.