Year 5 Class Teaching Assistant - Hammersmith And Fulham Primary

1st September start
Full Time
Posted about 6 hours ago
Expiring 16th July
Hammersmith and Fulham, London
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Year 5 Learning Support Officer (Academically Strong General TA) Location: Hammersmith and Fulham Role Type: Full-time, long-term contract (Full Academic Year) Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) via Zen Educate About the Role Are you an academically driven individual with a passion for education? A highly respected, academically rigorous primary school in South West London is seeking a Learning Support Officer (General Teaching Assistant) to join their Upper Key Stage 2 team in Year 5 this September. This is a premium full-time position with extended hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), offering a fantastic opportunity to become fully embedded in the school’s vibrant community and culture. Year 5 is a critical and fast-paced academic year as pupils prepare for the transition to Year 6 and secondary education. As an LSO, you will not just be managing the classroom; you will be actively delivering high-quality academic interventions, supporting the class teacher, and ensuring no child falls behind. Key Responsibilities: Academic Support: Leading small group interventions and providing 1:1 support across the Year 5 curriculum, with a heavy focus on advanced English and Mathematics. Rapid Learning: Quickly mastering the school's specific curriculum layout and text choices to provide seamless support to pupils. Classroom Partnership: Collaborating with the Year 5 Class Teacher to prepare resources, manage classroom dynamics, and maintain a focused, purposeful learning environment. Pupil Progress: Identifying gaps in learning and adaptively breaking down complex concepts for pupils of varying abilities. What we are looking for: Exceptional Subject Knowledge: Strong English and Mathematics skills are essential. You must feel entirely confident tackling high-level Key Stage 2 grammar, fractions, decimals, and problem-solving. Intellectual Curiosity: We need someone who is "switched-on," sharp, and capable of learning new curriculum content quickly and efficiently. Experience (Preferred): Prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Tutor in Year 5 (or Upper KS2) is highly desirable, though outstanding graduates with strong academic backgrounds will be considered. Professionalism: Given the 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule, excellent stamina, punctuality, and a strong work ethic are non-negotiable. Why apply through Zen Educate? By applying for this role through Zen, you will benefit from a modern, hassle-free onboarding experience, completely transparent pay structures that reward your academic expertise, and a dedicated team matching you with the area's top-performing schools. Who this role suits: This position is an ideal stepping stone for a high-flying graduate looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing Teacher Training, or an established KS2 TA looking for a professional environment with excellent, full-time working hours.
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A welcoming primary school founded in 2013, serving a diverse community with full enrolment from Reception to Year 6, totalling around 420 pupils. The school is non-selective, co-educational, and secular, fostering an inclusive environment for all children. The school was rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in 2025. It has developed a distinctive, knowledge-rich curriculum known as The Primary Knowledge Curriculum, which is carefully sequenced to inspire pupils, promote excellent outcomes, and address inequalities of opportunity. Part of a wider trust of schools, the school is committed to academic excellence and creating a strong desire to succeed among its pupils, regardless of their background. It aims to equip children with essential knowledge and skills, fostering confidence and independence. The school maintains high aspirations for all students, emphasising academic attainment through a rigorous curriculum based on the best of educational research. Outstanding pastoral care underpins excellent behaviour, complemented by a broad programme of sports, music, and extra-curricular activities. All children have the opportunity to learn at least one musical instrument, and there is active parental and community involvement. Its core aims include encouraging children to be confident, hardworking, and ambitious, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning. The school also prioritises attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding staff to maintain its high standards.

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    Primary school in EnfieldFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
    Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and caring Primary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community in Enfield. In alignment with our school's ethos of fostering a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, respect, and individual growth, the successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality education within our early years provision. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work closely with our EYFS practitioners, contributing to the development of young learners in a setting that values inclusivity, creativity, and holistic development. The position is available for an immediate start and will run for the full academic year, supporting our commitment to providing an enriching foundation for every child. Key Responsibilities: - Support the Class Teacher in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development in line with the school's educational philosophy. - Provide individualised support to students, including those with special educational needs, ensuring they access the curriculum effectively and confidently. - Assist with the organisation and management of the classroom environment to create a safe, supportive, and stimulating space that reflects the school's values. - Support children's personal development by fostering positive behaviour, independence, and respect for others in accordance with our inclusive ethos. - Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of children’s progress, recording observations and providing feedback to the teaching team. - Support the implementation of school policies and safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times. - Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other staff members to promote a cohesive approach to children’s learning and development. - Support children during break times and assist with routine activities, including lunchtime supervision, in a manner consistent with the school's caring and supportive environment. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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    Posted about 4 hours ago
  • English, Maths Class Teacher - Greenwich Secondary
    Secondary school in GreenwichFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
    About the Role We are seeking a dedicated, highly skilled educator to join our specialized internal provision starting this September. This pivotal role can be shaped around the right candidate's experience: we are looking for either a Deputy Senior Leader / Deputy Head of Provision to help drive the unit forward, or an expert English & Maths Teacher with a deep passion for supporting low-ability and SEN students. You will hold full classroom-based teaching responsibilities, designing and delivering accessible, high-impact English and Maths curricula to small groups of students who face significant barriers to learning. Key Responsibilities Targeted Core Teaching: Take full classroom ownership of English and Maths delivery tailored specifically for low-ability groups and students with diverse SEN profiles. Curriculum Adaptation: Design engaging, scaffolded learning plans that build confidence, close attainment gaps, and accommodate various learning speeds and styles. Leadership Support (If Deputy Senior): Assist the Head of Provision in running the day-to-day operations of the unit, mentoring support staff, and tracking student intervention data. Holistic Progress Tracking: Manage full teacher responsibilities, including planning, marking, assessments, and writing reports for EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) reviews. What We Are Looking For Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Subject Expertise: Proven experience teaching foundational English and Maths, ideally within a secondary setting. SEN Specialism: A strong background working with students who have complex learning needs, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Availability: Ready for a September start, with total availability to undertake a crucial 1–2 week handover period prior to the summer break (July). What the School Offers A tight-knit, welcoming school community that heavily invests in its inclusion and intervention spaces. A robust, structured transition and handover period to ensure you hit the ground running in September. The autonomy to shape a vital core-subject curriculum for the school's most vulnerable learners.
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    Posted about 5 hours ago
  • SEN Teaching Assistant - Greenwich Secondary
    Secondary school in GreenwichFull Time
    15 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
    Key Responsibilities Proactive Behaviour Management: Utilise exceptional de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour management strategies to maintain a calm, productive learning environment. Cover Delivery: Supervise classes across the curriculum during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain on task and focused. SEN & Intervention Support: Deliver tailored support to students with diverse SEN profiles, adapting your approach to meet their social, emotional, and mental health needs. Early Intervention: Act as a key mentor within the Pathways framework, implementing strategies designed to prevent students from requiring external alternative provision. Collaboration: Work alongside the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), inclusion team, and class teachers to monitor, track, and support student progress. What We Are Looking For Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience managing highly challenging behaviour and supporting students with complex SEN within an educational setting. Adaptability & Resilience: A calm, authoritative, yet approachable demeanor. You must be someone who can handle high-pressure situations with patience and emotional intelligence. Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong boundaries, and the ability to build quick, trusted rapport with hard-to-reach young people. Availability: Must be available for an initial trial day, with the commitment to transition into a long-term role upon success. What the School Offers A warm, collaborative, and genuinely lovely secondary school environment with a supportive leadership team. Thorough onboarding into the Pathways provision's specific frameworks and student profiles. The opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact on vulnerable students' educational journeys.
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    Posted about 6 hours ago
  • General Cover Class Teaching Assistant - Hammersmith And Fulham Primary
    Primary school in Hammersmith and FulhamFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
    General Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Flexible Year Groups Location: South West London Role Type: Full-time, long-term contract (Full Academic Year) Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive daily rate via Zen Educate About the Role Are you a proactive, adaptable, and academically minded educator looking for a comprehensive full-time role this September? A highly regarded, structured primary school in South West London is seeking a versatile General Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team. This position offers excellent full-time hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), providing a fantastic opportunity to become fully immersed in a high-achieving school environment. Because the school values finding the right cultural fit, the exact year group placement is currently flexible. This role could see you embedded in a single class for the year or working across a couple of year groups to provide high-quality academic and classroom support where it is needed most. Key Responsibilities: Classroom Management: Supporting the Class Teacher in maintaining a focused, productive, and positive learning environment. Academic Interventions: Leading small group boosters and providing targeted support in Literacy and Numeracy to ensure all pupils achieve their potential. Adaptability: Easily transitioning between different classroom settings, routines, and age groups with confidence and a "can-do" attitude. Resource Preparation: Assisting with the creation of engaging learning materials and helping to manage daily classroom logistics. What we are looking for: Strong Academics: Excellent core subject knowledge (English and Maths) is essential to confidently support the school’s robust curriculum. Flexibility & Initiative: Someone who is "switched-on," quick to adapt to different teaching styles, and proactive in spotting where help is needed. Experience: Prior experience working as a TA, LSA, or Tutor within a primary school setting is highly desirable. Commitment: Excellent stamina and punctuality to match the school’s rewarding 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule. How to Express Your Interest via Zen The school is keen to shape this role around the strengths of the right candidate. When applying or expressing your interest through the Zen platform, please state your preference for working within Key Stage 1 (KS1) or Key Stage 2 (KS2). Why apply through Zen Educate? Secure your September role early with transparent daily pay rates that reflect your experience, a seamless compliance process, and a dedicated team matching you with premium South West London schools.
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    Posted about 6 hours ago
  • SEN Teaching Assistant - Hammersmith And Fulham Primary
    Primary school in Hammersmith and FulhamFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
    1:1 SEN LSO – Down Syndrome Location: Hammersmith and Fulham Role Type: Full-time, long-term contract (Full Academic Year) Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive daily rate (highly competitive, dependent on experience) via Zen Educate About the Role Are you a dedicated, empathetic SEN professional with a proven track record of helping children with Down syndrome thrive? A highly respected, inclusive primary school in South West London is seeking a specialized 1:1 SEN Learning Support Officer (LSO) to join them this September. This is a full-time, long-term position with comprehensive hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), allowing you to become an integral part of the child's daily routine, academic progress, and social development. The school is currently finalizing the specific year group placement, but you will be working closely on a 1:1 basis with a wonderful child who has Down syndrome. You will be their champion, their educator, and their key support structure throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities: Tailored 1:1 Support: Delivering bespoke educational and developmental support tailored to the child's specific Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) goals. Curriculum Adaptation: Working alongside the Class Teacher and SENCo to break down classroom learning into highly visual, tactile, and accessible milestones. Communication & Speech: Utilizing communication tools (such as Makaton, PECS, or visual timetables) to support speech, language, and emotional expression. Social Integration: Actively facilitating inclusive play and group work, ensuring the pupil is warmly integrated and supported by their peers. Personal Care & Independence: Assisting with occupational therapy targets, fine/gross motor skills, and personal care routines as required, always promoting independence where possible. What we are looking for: Down Syndrome Experience (Essential): Direct, hands-on experience supporting children with Down syndrome within an educational or care setting. Communication Tools: Proficiency in Makaton, sign-supported English, or alternative augmentative communication (AAC) methods is highly desirable. Demeanor: A naturally warm, infinitely patient, and enthusiastic personality. You must bring high energy and creativity to keep learning engaging. Professionalism & Stamina: Given the 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule, absolute reliability, punctuality, and commitment to the pupil's daily routine are non-negotiable. Why apply through Zen Educate? By partnering with Zen for this specialist role, you will secure an onboarding experience that values your unique skill set. You will benefit from transparent, fair daily pay rates that reflect your specialized experience, alongside access to continuous professional development (CPD) and a dedicated team supporting you throughout the academic year. Note on Year Group: The exact primary year group will be confirmed following upcoming transition assessments, but the core focus remains finding the absolute right personality match for the child.
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    Posted about 6 hours ago
  • SEN HLTA to work in the SEN Provision at a North West London Primary School
    Primary school in BrentFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
    SEN HLTA to work in the SEN Provision at a North West London Primary School Start Date: Monday 26th January 2026 Location: Brent We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to lead a class within an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with neurodiversity (including ASC and ADHD) and speech, language and communication needs. Several of the pupils are pre‑ or non‑verbal, and the successful candidate will deliver tailored, high-quality teaching that meets their complex needs. About the Role -> Lead and teach a class within a specialist ARP, focusing on personalised learning and communication development. -> Deliver differentiated teaching aligned with pupils’ Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. -> Use alternative communication strategies to engage learners who are pre- or non-verbal. -> Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and school leaders to ensure each child makes progress academically, socially, and emotionally. -> Contribute to whole-school SEND provision and support colleagues in best practice for inclusive education. Why This Role Is Special -> Join a vibrant, diverse primary school community with a strong focus on inclusion and personalised learning. -> Make a real difference for children with complex needs in a supportive, well-resourced ARP environment. -> Work alongside a professional, friendly team who value innovation and professional development.
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    Posted about 6 hours ago
  • Year 5 Class Teaching Assistant - Hammersmith And Fulham Primary
    Primary school in Hammersmith and FulhamFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
    Year 5 Learning Support Officer (Academically Strong General TA) Location: Hammersmith and Fulham Role Type: Full-time, long-term contract (Full Academic Year) Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) via Zen Educate About the Role Are you an academically driven individual with a passion for education? A highly respected, academically rigorous primary school in South West London is seeking a Learning Support Officer (General Teaching Assistant) to join their Upper Key Stage 2 team in Year 5 this September. This is a premium full-time position with extended hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), offering a fantastic opportunity to become fully embedded in the school’s vibrant community and culture. Year 5 is a critical and fast-paced academic year as pupils prepare for the transition to Year 6 and secondary education. As an LSO, you will not just be managing the classroom; you will be actively delivering high-quality academic interventions, supporting the class teacher, and ensuring no child falls behind. Key Responsibilities: Academic Support: Leading small group interventions and providing 1:1 support across the Year 5 curriculum, with a heavy focus on advanced English and Mathematics. Rapid Learning: Quickly mastering the school's specific curriculum layout and text choices to provide seamless support to pupils. Classroom Partnership: Collaborating with the Year 5 Class Teacher to prepare resources, manage classroom dynamics, and maintain a focused, purposeful learning environment. Pupil Progress: Identifying gaps in learning and adaptively breaking down complex concepts for pupils of varying abilities. What we are looking for: Exceptional Subject Knowledge: Strong English and Mathematics skills are essential. You must feel entirely confident tackling high-level Key Stage 2 grammar, fractions, decimals, and problem-solving. Intellectual Curiosity: We need someone who is "switched-on," sharp, and capable of learning new curriculum content quickly and efficiently. Experience (Preferred): Prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Tutor in Year 5 (or Upper KS2) is highly desirable, though outstanding graduates with strong academic backgrounds will be considered. Professionalism: Given the 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule, excellent stamina, punctuality, and a strong work ethic are non-negotiable. Why apply through Zen Educate? By applying for this role through Zen, you will benefit from a modern, hassle-free onboarding experience, completely transparent pay structures that reward your academic expertise, and a dedicated team matching you with the area's top-performing schools. Who this role suits: This position is an ideal stepping stone for a high-flying graduate looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing Teacher Training, or an established KS2 TA looking for a professional environment with excellent, full-time working hours.
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    Posted about 6 hours ago

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