Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Waltham Forest

September 2025

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently recruiting on behalf of wonderful primary schools in Waltham Forest who are looking for teaching assistants for a range of positions starting in September 2025 (daily supply and long-term positions).

There are positions available in year 1 to year 6, as well as early years (nursery, reception).

The positions will all be a mix of general classroom support, as well as 1:1 support for students who have additional needs.

Key responsibilities of a teaching assistant:

  • Provide the class teacher with support to ensure the day runs smoothly
  • Assist with preparing resources and activities
  • Assist with behaviour management
  • Provide support to identified students with additional needs
  • Help implement and follow the students' Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP)
  • Collaborate closely with the class teacher and the SENCO to plan and adapt activities to meet the pupil's specific needs

About you:

  • Flexible and adaptable- primary schools are busy environments and no day is the same!
  • Proactive and able to use initiative
  • Confident and assertive- able to implement boundaries and routine
  • Fun and approachable and able to connect with children

Next steps:

Click "apply now" if you would like to be considered for these wonderful teaching assistant roles. If you would like further information, please contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA TEACHING on 0207 845 6240 or lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com

SANZA Teaching Agency are part of the Abaco Group and sister company to Tradewind Recruitment.