Teaching Assistant

Location: New Malden

Teaching Assistant (KS1) – Kingston

Start Date:

January 2026
Days:
Up to 3 days per week
Pay: £300–£350 per week

About the School
We are working with a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Kingston that prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school is known for its dedicated staff, strong leadership, and commitment to ensuring every child is given the opportunity to thrive. With a warm atmosphere and a collaborative approach, this school is an excellent place to grow your experience in education.

Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant in KS1, you will:
Provide academic support to pupils across all subject areas.
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.
Support pupils with SEN needs within the classroom, helping to promote independence and confidence.
Assist with classroom management, preparation of resources, and day-to-day learning activities.
Contribute to maintaining a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
About You

The ideal candidate will:
Have experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within KS1.
Be confident supporting children with a range of abilities, including those with special educational needs.
Show patience, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for supporting young learners.
Be reliable, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with the school team.
Hold a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one.
Why Horizon Teachers

Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before
We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector
Easy registration process via online link and a video consultation

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

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.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement.

For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group