Teaching Assistant - Highbury, Islington

Full-Time | Long-Term
Primary Education
Highbury, Islington
-95 - -110 per day (PAYE)

September Start | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to join a friendly, supportive primary school where you can make a genuine impact?

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a welcoming 1-form entry primary school in Highbury, Islington, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a close-knit school community that prides itself on providing a nurturing learning environment, high-quality teaching, and exceptional support for every child. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to help pupils reach their full potential both academically and socially.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils within the classroom to maximise learning opportunities
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions where required
• Assist the class teacher in preparing engaging learning activities
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote pupil wellbeing
• Support children with additional learning needs when necessary
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

• A minimum of 6 months'' experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a UK primary school (essential)
• Experience supporting children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient and proactive approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children''s learning and development
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Competitive PAYE daily rates
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
• Opportunities for permanent employment
• Simple and efficient registration process
• Work with one of the UK''s leading education recruitment agencies

If you''re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next long-term opportunity in a supportive Highbury primary school, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to (url removed), or contact Ciaran McKenna at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) - Option 2 for a confidential discussion about the role.