Junior School EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant

Putney High School; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Putney High School is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Junior School EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant educational team. The role involves delivering engaging learning experiences while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood education. Excellent communication with parents and collaboration with staff are essential for success. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to training grants

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children in early childhood.
• Willingness to contribute fully to school activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of EYFS and class teachers to deliver learning activities.
• Communicate with parents and represent the school's ethos.
• Support children's educational engagement and enthusiasm.

Skills

Supportive

Engaging

Enthusiastic

Communication

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Job description

Junior School EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant

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Junior School EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant

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This range is provided by Putney High School. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: In accordance with the GDST Support Staff Pay Scale Grade 3 (£30,291 to £35,967). Actual Salary: £25,378 to £30,134. Salary is dependent on experience.

Hours: Full time

Required from: September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, vibrant, and supportive team. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with the Head of EYFS and class teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities. They will also have an important pastoral role and will be expected to communicate with parents and represent the welcoming and open-door ethos of the school.

We are welcoming applications from Teaching Assistants who have a willingness to contribute fully to life at Putney High School and who have direct experience and knowledge of working with children in early childhood. Applicants should be confident, engaging and have a passion to support and inspire children to foster their eagerness for learning. They will also have the skills and maturity required to take on their Teaching Assistant duties and responsibilities.

About the School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils are stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames, only a short walk from many transport links.

The school is part of the GDST - the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and terms and conditions of employment.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.
• Training grants for qualifications.
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season tickets.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.

For further information and to apply for this opportunity please click apply.

Applications must be received by Monday 30th June 2025 at 9am.

Interview dates: Week commencing 7th July 2025.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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