Teaching Assistant - Year 1 class

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; CAD 34,589 - 41,507; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted QuickGood Primary school in West London. The role runs 8:15am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with a temporary contract through the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will gain training and support from a supportive leadership team, with potential for extension or permanent appointment depending on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Teaching Assistant experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Year 1 class

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team.

The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - West London


• Position - Teaching Assistant


• Contract or position start date - 07/09/2026


• Duration / Likely Duration - Until end of the academic year


• Contract or position end date - July 2027


• Contract type - Temporary


• Full time/part time - Full time


• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £100 - £120 per day


• Hours - 8:15 am - 3:30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year Teaching Assistant experience in the UK


• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK


• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application


• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

BENEFITS

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management


• In-house Training and Development Team