Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant Learning Support Assistant (Primary School)

Location: Ashford, StainesStart Date: April 2026Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Long-Term OpportunitySalary: Competitive / Negotiable Depending on Experience

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) looking for a rewarding role in a supportive primary school?

We are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive three-form entry primary school in Ashford, Staines. This is an excellent opportunity to support children aged 4 to 11 years, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in a nurturing and well-structured learning environment.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, childcare, support work, youth work, or those considering careers in teaching, psychology, or education support.

This friendly and well-established primary school in Ashford, Staines is committed to helping every child reach their full potential. The school promotes high expectations, strong values, and a positive culture where both pupils and staff thrive.

Staff and parents highlight:

• A calm, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Strong leadership and clear behaviour expectations
• A focus on pupil well-being and personal development
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for professional growth

You will have the opportunity to work across both mainstream classrooms and the school's alternative provision, gaining valuable and varied experience.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning, behaviour, and development both in class and through targeted interventions.

• Provide classroom support alongside the class teacher
• Deliver 1:1 support for pupils with SEND
• Support pupils within the school's alternative provision
• Help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and progress
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (school, nursery, or care setting)
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEN / SEND (desirable)
• Is patient, reliable, and proactive
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is passionate about supporting children's development
• Is interested in a long-term role within education

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous experience working with children (preferred)
• Experience supporting SEND pupils (highly desirable)

• Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience
• Full-time or part-time working options
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• On-site parking available
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in SEN and alternative provision
• Rewarding role with real impact on pupils' learning and wellbeing

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If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Ashford, Staines starting in April 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Carly at Teach Plus or click Apply Now to be considered for this Teaching Assistant role.

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