Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham
Salary: £13 – £18 per hour
Contract: Long-Term Supply / Temp to Perm
Hours: Full-Time, 32.5 hours per week (Term-Time Only, 38 weeks per year)

Job Overview

Rikama Education is seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Lewisham assisting in their search for a Teaching Assistant to join their team in January 2025.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the supporting children throughout the entire school, including pupils with SEN. You will work closely with an experienced team to provide personalised care and education to a range of children, enabling them to thrive and grow.

Other duties include lunchtime supervision, behaviour management support, assisting with activity and lesson planning, and assisting with administrative duties.

The school is easily accessible via public transport and there are also parking options available.

What do the school require from you?

• Experience working with children in EYFS or Primary settings.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs or a good understanding of SEND within schools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident and able to use your initiative.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with special needs.
• Knowledge of relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent) and at least one year’s experience in an educational role, or other suitable, transferable experience.
• Training in autism, behaviour management, or other SEN-related areas.
• Experience working with students with physical disabilities or medical needs is a plus.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a warm, inclusive, and supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special needs.
• Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension scheme and occupational health membership.
• Work in an environment that offers a rewarding, fulfilling experience and real job satisfaction.

How to Apply

If you’re an enthusiastic, empathetic, and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with special needs, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to tariqkanani@rikama-education.com. Alternatively, you can call us on 0203 800 1029 for more information.
This is an ongoing advert with immediate interviews. We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient interest is received.