Junior School EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant, PUTNEY HIGH SCHOOL

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Teaching Assistant has arisen at a leading school in London. The role involves planning and delivering engaging activities, supporting children, and communicating with parents to uphold the school's welcoming ethos. The position offers competitive salaries, professional development, and various financial benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and terms of employment

Generous pension scheme

Access to extensive professional development

Training grants for qualifications

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training and travel

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Direct experience and knowledge of working with children in early childhood.
• Skills and maturity to perform Teaching Assistant duties.
• Willingness to contribute fully to school life.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of EYFS and class teachers to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Assume an important pastoral role and communicate with parents.
• Support and inspire children to foster their eagerness for learning.

Skills

Confident

Engaging

Passion for supporting children

Communication

Job description

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.
• Generous pension scheme.
• 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 30^th June 2025 at 9am.

Interview dates: Week commencing 7^th 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.