Learning Support/ Teaching Assistant - Primary

Waltham Forest Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough Of Waltham Forest is seeking Learning Support/Teaching Assistants for the Primary phase at George Mitchell School in Leyton, London. The role focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs within a thriving all-through school community.

The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week across 46.01 weeks, with Enhanced DBS clearance and a commitment to safeguarding. Applications close 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Good level of spoken English.
• Experience in KS1 and/or KS2.
• Experience of supporting students who have additional needs (SEND).
• GCSE English and maths.
• Experienced teaching and managing phonics groups.
• Be kind, friendly, professional and have high expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Work with students who have additional learning and support needs in the primary setting.
• Contribute to raising the standards of our students and support personal and academic growth.
• Support the inclusion of pupils with SEND within the classroom and school environment.

Skills

Good level of spoken English

KS1/KS2 experience

SEND experience

GCSE English and maths

Phonics groups experience

Kind, friendly, professional

Job description

Employer: London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Salary: £30,408.00 - £30,843.00 - Actual pro rata salary £24,222.83-£24,569.35

Location: George Mitchell School, Byron Road, Leyton, London

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week. 32.5 hours x 46.01 weeks (term-time only).

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 05/10/2026 at 09:00

Reference: SCH/26/345193

Learning Support/ Teaching Assistant - Primary

32.5 hours x 46.01 weeks (term-time only)

George Mitchell is an All-Through (3-16) multicultural school, with a Nursery. We are proud of our place at the heart of our local community. We were judged a 'Good' school by OFSTED and you will be joining us at an important point in our journey towards becoming an outstanding school.

We are looking to appoint capable and confident Learning Support/ Teaching Assistants to work with students who have additional learning and support needs in our Primary setting.

Our school is a happy, creative community where we seek to help every child thrive. You will play an important part in providing opportunities for personal and academic growth, and contributing to raising the standards of our students.

You must have:

• Good level of spoken English
• Experience in KS1 and/or KS2
• Experience of supporting students who have additional needs (SEND).
• GCSE English and maths
• Experienced teaching and managing phonics groups
• Be kind, friendly, professional and have high expectations for all children

The post is term time only, 32.5 hours a week (46.01 weeks). Attendance at INSET Days and CPD sessions is required (5 days equivalence).

Applications must be submitted by Monday 5th October 2026 by 9am. Interviews will be held later that week. Further information about the school can be found on our website - www.georgemitchellschool.co.uk. All completed applications should be completed via MyNewTerm. Please note that we do not accept CV applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.

For more information please refer to the application pack on our website or contact Helena Culliney, HR Advisor, on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy