Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Wandsworth

Job Type: Long-Term

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Full Time

Salary: 95-130 per day (depending on experience)

Time Plan Education is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Wandswort from September. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range. The role will include providing classroom support, delivering targeted interventions, and working on a 1:1 basis with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.

We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, and passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

• Support pupils within the classroom to promote learning and engagement.
• Provide 1:1 support for children with additional needs.
• Deliver small group interventions when required.
• Help implement behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff.
• Assist in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, or similar setting is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with SEN is advantageous.
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to making a positive impact.

• Competitive daily pay of 95-130
  , depending on experience.
• Long-term opportunity with the possibility of a permanent role.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Time Plan Education consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to work in supportive and well-resourced primary schools.

Time Plan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the last two years, and our full compliance process, including an online application and interview. Time Plan Education is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.