Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1

Newham

September 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently recruiting on behalf of a warm and welcoming primary school in Newham. The school is located a short walk from West Silvertown (DLR) station.

They are looking for a committed and dynamic teaching assistant to join them for the 2026/2027 academic year. The role will be to support a small group of key stage 1 students with Autism and other learning needs.

Further details:

  • You will work with a small group of key stage 1 students who have Autism and/or other learning difficulties
  • The role will begin on 2nd September 2026 until end of July 2027.
  • Will be a 1- year fixed-term contract (with potential for permanency beyond that)

About you:

  • Be patient, empathetic and genuinely passionate about supporting the developmental needs of children
  • Have strong communication skills
  • Be flexible and adaptable
  • Be able to identity the needs of children and adapt your approach accordingly
  • Have previous experience as a teaching assistant

Next steps:

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