Teaching Assistant
Operam Education
Location: Redbridge
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4pm
Pay: £450 – £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start: ASAP | Duration: Full-time with potential to continue into next academic year
About the schoolWe're working with a warm, welcoming and inclusive primary school in Redbridge looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil with ASD. The school values patience, consistency and positive relationships, and wants someone who can help the child access learning, build confidence and thrive in class.
Key responsibilities
- Support the pupil with their learning in class, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
- Work closely with the child with SEN, helping them access the curriculum and follow individual support plans.
- Assist the class teacher with classroom activities, resources and behaviour management.
- Observe the pupil's progress and provide clear, timely feedback to the teacher and SENCO.
- Help create a calm, structured environment that supports the pupil's engagement and wellbeing.
- Previous Teaching Assistant experience, ideally in Early Years or Key Stage 1.
- Hands-on experience supporting children with SEN, including ASD.
- A warm, patient and engaging approach with young children.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- We're in our busiest year yet and placing more teachers and support staff than ever before.
- Access to a wide range of roles across primary, secondary and SEN settings.
- Earn up to £300 in vouchers for successful referrals.
- Strong support from your consultant and a team committed to your satisfaction (see our 4.8* Google reviews).
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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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