Junior School Teaching Assistant

ST DUNSTAN'S EDUCATION GROUP; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Dunstan’s College Junior School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils from Nursery to Year 6. This full-time, permanent role offers an opportunity to inspire a love of learning in a diverse educational environment, starting in September 2025.

Job description

St Dunstan’s College Junior School aims to inspire a true love of learning from the earliest stages by creating a balance between academic rigor, exploratory play, and an individualized approach to learning. Our co-educational setting caters to children from Nursery to Year 6, with most pupils progressing to our Senior School in Year 7, making our College an ideal educational pathway through to Sixth Form. We accommodate one Nursery form, two forms from Reception to Year 2, and three forms in Years 3-6.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support our ambitious and forward-thinking Junior School. This is an exciting, varied role, ideal for someone passionate about helping pupils develop a love of learning from the earliest stages.

Details

• Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent, Term-Time Only
• Start Date: September 2025
• Location: Junior School
• Application Closing Date: 0900 Monday 2 June 2025
• Longlist Interviews (Online): From Thursday 5 June 2025
• Shortlist Interviews (Onsite): W/C Monday 9 June 2025

Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the process.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

St Dunstan’s College values diversity and was recognized as the most racially diverse school among over 30 British independent schools by ‘Flair Impact’. We see diversity as essential to our innovative and inclusive education. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and industries, who share our commitment to individuality and identity.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must undergo child protection screening, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory DBS clearance, including checks against the Children’s Barred List. It is unlawful to employ individuals barred from working with children, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions, including those considered spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, unless protected by DBS filtering rules.