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.
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
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