Teaching Assistant

  • Job Reference: 2549746662-2
  • Date Posted: 5 January 2026
  • Recruiter: TimePlan Education
  • Location: London
  • Salary: £89.00 to £110 Per Day
  • Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Mainstream and SEND opportunities)

Location: Kensington and Chelsea
Hours: 8.30-3.30 Mon-Fri

About the Role

We are seeking caring, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils, both mainstream and with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will work closely with class teachers and the SEND team if relevant, to help pupils access learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher
  • Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
  • Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
  • Support pupils with personal care where required
  • Observe, record, and report on pupil progress
  • Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety policies

Requirements

  • A calm, caring, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Understanding of different needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or SEMH
  • A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

  • A supportive and inclusive school environment
  • Ongoing training and SEND-focused professional development
  • Opportunities to gain further qualifications
  • A rewarding role making a real difference to children's lives

TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

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