Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team at TeacherActive - Teaching Assistant Wanted!

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and challenging behaviour? Or are you a graduate aspiring to become a teacher in the future? We want to hear from you!

TeacherActive are working with a vibrant and welcoming academy in Hayes, part of a multi-academy trust, looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN on a full-time, 5-day-a-week basis.

Located in the heart of Hayes, the academy prides itself on its warm and inclusive atmosphere, where students are encouraged to excel academically and develop essential life skills for a successful future. The academy serves families from a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and celebrates this diversity with various festivals and inclusive events.

Students at the academy make impressive progress in their learning, supported by passionate staff and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The academy also offers popular Saturday classes for additional learning, sports, and computing development. Community involvement is key, with parents and carers actively engaging in the academy through festival assemblies, workshops, and themed exhibitions.

As part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, the academy benefits from strong partnerships and resources across a network of schools.

• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Hayes, Greater London
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Full-time (5 days a week)
• Support: Students with SEN, including ASD and challenging behaviour
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-on-one and small group support for students with ASD and challenging behaviour
  • Work closely with the classroom teacher to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
  • Assist with the development of individual learning plans and strategies
  • Foster positive behaviour and encourage engagement in learning activities
  • Maintain clear communication with staff, parents, and carers

• A graduate or someone looking to become a teacher in the future
• Experience working with students with SEN, particularly ASD and challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential)
• Patient, empathetic, and dedicated to making a difference in students lives
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) would be advantageous
• A DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of students

If you're looking to make a difference and work with a supportive team in a school that values community and excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply today by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed) if you're interested in applying.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.