Teaching Assistant in Lewisham

Job description

Location - Lewisham, South-East London

Start date - October until July 2026

Full-time basis

Pay rate - £89 - £115 per day

Horizon Teachers is partnering with a warm, inclusive Primary School in Lewisham, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in Year 3 who has learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will provide tailored support to help the child access the curriculum, develop confidence, and make progress across all areas of learning.

This is a highly rewarding role, offering both professional growth and the chance to make a real difference in a child's educational journey.

This role is starting in October and will continue until July 2026 on a full-time basis, offering up to £575 per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to the Year 3 pupil, adapting resources and support as needed.
• Assist in planning and delivering differentiated tasks with the class teacher to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Support the pupil in accessing class lessons, small group work and activities.
• Help reinforce speech, language and communication targets, where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to class teacher and SENCo.
• Support behaviour management and help maintain a calm, positive learning environment.
• Assist with general classroom duties, resource preparation, and supporting other pupils as needed when appropriate.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly learning difficulties / speech & language needs.
• Strong communication skills; able to build rapport quickly with children and with teaching staff.
• Ability to work well both independently (1:1) and within a team.
• Patience, resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming, supportive school community committed to inclusion and individual progress.
• Opportunities for training and professional development, especially around SEN and support strategies.
• A chance to make meaningful impact helping the child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Why Join Horizon Teachers?

• Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8 star rated google reviews.
• Specialist support throughout the recruitment process.
• Free certified safeguarding training for all Teaching Assistants
• We strive to match candidates with roles that suit their skills and career goals.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lewisham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English