Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• Location - L20
• Position - Teaching Assistant- working with a child with complex needs
• Full time/part time - Full time.
• Hours - 8:30 - 15:30

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work with a welcoming primary school in the L20 area, to support a child with complex needs. The successful candidate will work 1:1 with the child, with teachers, and other professionals to ensure the child's safety, development, and access to learning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide tailored support to the child, ensuring their safety and engagement in learning activities.
• Establish positive relationships with the child and interact according to their individual needs.
• Encourage the child to interact with peers and participate in classroom activities.
• Set challenging yet achievable goals to promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback on the child's progress and achievements under the guidance of the teacher.
• Support teachers in planning and delivering learning activities.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with Children.
• Previous experience supporting people with additional needs.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as Safeguarding training is provided)

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide minimum of two professional references.

For more information about the role or how Prospero Teaching can help you secure your next role, please contact Jessica at

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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