Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference NBTASGWB46_1778574632
Closing date June 11, 2026
Location South West London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Teaching Assistant

  • Location: Wandsworth, Battersea
  • Position: Teaching Assistant
  • Start date: September
  • Pay: £1851-£2650 per month

    • An OFSTED 'good' school in Wandsworth is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team and develop valuable skills within the education sector working amongst a mainstream classroom and dealing with SEN students. The school provides a positive working environment, structured support from staff, and a strong commitment to pupil development and wellbeing.

    With a dynamic and inclusive ethos, the school maintains high expectations for every child while recognising the important role staff play in each child's educational journey. The teaching assistants focus is on nurturing confident, independent learners who enjoy learning and thrive within a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where every child is valued as an individual.

    Responsibilites of a teaching assistant:

  • Working with children aged 2-6 operating classes indoors and outside
  • Supporting child indicated learning
  • Helping children with special educational needs
  • Engaging with students through 3 different sessions in the day
  • Treating children with respect and kindness as a teaching assistant

    • Job Requirements to be a teaching assistant:

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service
  • Interest in working with children (specifically with SEN)
  • Experience working in childcare, informally or formally
  • Right to work in the UK

    • Desirable for a teaching assistant:

  • An honours degree (preferably Upper Second) or equivalent

    • If you would like to be considered for this teaching assistant opportunity, please send your application and if successful we will contact you with full information about the role and the school. Or feel free to call 0203 026 6150 and ask to speak to one of our consultants.

    I look forward to hearing from you!

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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