At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs in their learning journey across various subjects.
- Company: Inclusive secondary school in Walthamstow with a strong focus on support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free professional development, and ongoing guidance.
- Other info: Immediate interviews and paid trials available for eager candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in SEND support is preferred.
Location: Walthamstow, E17
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: Dependent on experience
Tradewind Recruitment is working with an inclusive secondary school in Walthamstow to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students who require additional academic intervention. The successful candidate will work with a group of approximately 10 students, providing structured support across KS3 and KS4 subjects while helping them build confidence and independence in the classroom. This role would suit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Intervention Assistant who enjoys working with individual students and small groups.
The Role
- Provide individual and small-group support to approximately 10 identified students.
- Help students access learning across different curriculum subjects.
- Deliver targeted interventions to reinforce key knowledge and skills.
- Adapt explanations and resources to meet differing learning needs.
- Support literacy, numeracy and general academic development.
- Encourage positive engagement and independent learning.
- Work cooperatively with teachers and the school's support team.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous secondary school Teaching Assistant or SEND support experience.
- An understanding of different learning needs and barriers to achievement.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- The ability to differentiate support according to individual requirements.
- Strong communication skills and a patient, encouraging manner.
- Experience delivering interventions would be advantageous.
About the School
This Client is a Good-rated secondary school in Walthamstow, with an established approach to inclusion and additional learning support.
Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?
- Daily rates dependent on experience.
- Free professional development through The National College.
- Ongoing guidance from an experienced consultant.
- Opportunities for longer-term education assignments.
- Interviews and paid trials are being arranged immediately.
To be considered, submit your CV or contact Leanne King at Tradewind Recruitment. All applicants must satisfy relevant safeguarding requirements, including an enhanced DBS check.
SEND Teaching Assistant - Curriculum Support in London employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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