Job Description
Location - Lewisham, South East London
Start date - ASAP until July 2026
Salary - £89 - £115 per day
Are you ready and looking for your next position to support children start off their journey in education?
Horizon Teachers are currently working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Primary School in Lewisham, that are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in their Reception class that has mild special educational needs and requires close support.
You will be working alongside a very supportive team of Teaching Assistants, also working closely with a number of children to support their start into education and help provide the best transition into KS1.
This role is to start ASAP after the half-term until the end of the academic year and will continue from September until July 2026, on a full-time basis.
Due to the needs of the children you will be working with, it would be very desirable if you have previous experience supporting children within EYFS or that have Special Educational Needs. This will be a very rewarding role for the right person and will pay up to £575 per week.
What the school are looking for in their Teaching Assistants:
* Experience supporting children within a Nursery or School setting.
* Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is very desirable.
* Confident working 1:1 and within small groups of children
* Be able to assist the class teacher with classroom preparation
Why Horizon Teachers:
* Each registration process all completed from home via one online link and a video call
* A team of specialist education consultants
* Great Google review from teachers and support staff 4.8* rating
* Free certified safeguarding training offered to all support staff once registered with Horizon
“One of the best agencies in London. Horizon got me working in a school within 5 days of registering. The staff are all super helpful and committed to finding the right school for you.” - 5 Star google review