Job Description

Teaching Assistant

1:1

Newham

January 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently recruiting on behalf of a wonderful 2- form entry primary school located in Newham. They are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join their wonderful school community.

The details:

  • The role will be to work with various students from year 1 to year 6
  • All students have learning needs
  • Full-time
  • January 2026 to July 2026

The role:

  • Adapting tasks and learning materials to the needs of students
  • Using multisensory approaches when applicable
  • Provide consistent encouragement
  • Helping pupils develop social skills, confidence, independence, and resilience
  • Recognising triggers for distress and use de-escalation techniques when required
  • Promoting peer relationships and positive interaction
  • Encourage independence
  • Teach organisational skills, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.

Next steps:

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a teaching assistant or contact Lauren McNaught on 0207 845 6240 or alternatively send an updated CV