London TA pay typically ranges from £11–£16 per hour depending on borough, setting and experience, with higher rates in specialist SEND provisions or for experienced HLTAs. School days usually run roughly 8:15–3:30, with options for part-day or wraparound shifts; overtime may be available for clubs, exam support or interventions. Many TAs progress to HLTA, Cover Supervisor, Behaviour or Pastoral roles, or pursue teacher training (PGCE/School Direct). Jobwise’s data highlights high-paying employers and roles aligned to your skills so you can compare opportunities quickly.

• Classroom support skills: differentiation, small-group facilitation, behaviour management, and scaffolding learning.
• SEND experience: Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language; familiarity with EHCPs and assistive strategies.
• Communication and teamwork: clear communication with teachers, pupils and parents; collaborative planning and feedback.
• Safeguarding and wellbeing: understanding of child protection procedures and promoting positive behaviour.
• Certifications: Enhanced DBS (child workforce), safeguarding training (Level 1/2), First Aid; Team Teach/positive handling and SEND courses are valued.
• Transferable skills: patience, empathy, organisation, ICT literacy (Google/Microsoft classroom tools) — jobwise’s CV parser highlights these strengths to schools.

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• Balance: part-time hours align with school terms and daytime schedules, ideal for work–life flexibility.
• Local demand: strong and steady need across London, with hotspots in SEND and language support.
• More opportunities: jobwise’s AI reduces missed matches by surfacing roles aligned to your CV and preferences.