Academics
Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Teaching Assistant - Primary School at Academics, based in London, South East England, paying £115 - £135 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £115 - £135 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- London, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- Immediate start
About 21% above the going rate for teaching assistant
Reference 57483126
About the role
Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Location: Redbridge, London
Daily Rate: £115-£135 per day
Start Date: ASAP/ November 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (until at least July 2027)
A well resourced and well led primary school in Redbridge, London are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible to provide one-to-one support for a child with global developmental delay, alongside delivering targeted English and Maths interventions to Year 4 pupils.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and independence in a primary school setting in Redbridge, London.
The Role:
As a Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, London your responsibilities will be split between morning and afternoon sessions:
Morning - 1:1 Support
- Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a child with global developmental delay.
- Support the child's learning, communication, engagement and overall development.
- Assist with personal care needs in a respectful, sensitive and dignified manner.
- Promote the child's independence, confidence and participation in classroom activities.
- Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to ensure the child receives consistent, individualised support.
Afternoon - Year 4 Interventions
- Deliver targeted English and Maths interventions to Year 4 pupils.
- Support pupils in developing their literacy, numeracy and core curriculum skills.
- Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and help pupils make progress.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to reinforce classroom learning and provide additional support where needed.
The Ideal Candidate:
The successful Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, London will ideally have:
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in a primary school setting.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs, particularly global developmental delay or other special educational needs.
- A willingness and confidence to provide personal care when required.
- Strong communication, patience and empathy.
- The ability to support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups.
- A proactive, flexible and nurturing approach to supporting children's learning and development.
- A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
Why Apply?
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to a child's educational journey.
- TEACHER TRAINING AVAILABLE!
- Excellent education and training opportunties
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference, supporting a child's individual development in the mornings and helping Year 4 pupils build confidence and achieve success in English and Maths during the afternoons.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunity!
Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Reference: 57483126 · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 3 Dec 2026 · Listed via Academics
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