1:1 Teaching Assistant in New Malden
Posted by Operam Education
£95 – £115 a day
New Malden · Contract
Location: Kingston Upon Thanes
Job Type: Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term Placement
We are currently seeking a caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a welcoming primary school on a long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and committed to helping children with additional needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil throughout the school day.
- Support the pupil with classroom activities, learning tasks and daily routines.
- Assist the class teacher in adapting learning activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
- Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
- Support the pupil’s communication, social interaction, and emotional development.
- Implement strategies recommended by the SENCO and other relevant professionals.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and always school policies.
- Has previous experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting.
- Has experience supporting pupils with SEN, autism (ASC), ADHD or other additional needs (desirable).
- Is patient, empathetic, calm, and proactive.
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Can provide consistent, individualised support while encouraging independence.
- Is reliable, adaptable and passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
- Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
- Recent professional references.
- A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Competitive salary paid to scale
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- We are like you! Here at Horizon Teachers, many of our consultants have experience in the education sector and have a strong passion for supporting schools, support staff and teachers
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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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