Manager of the Inclusion Zone

Waldegrave School; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Staff wellbeing

Training day

On-site parking

Free coffee

Job summary

Waldegrave School in Twickenham is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant or qualified teacher returning to education. You will work with small groups, prepare resources, monitor progress and liaise with staff to ensure the best provision for students' academic, social and emotional development.

This part-time role is 21–28 hours weekly over 3–4 days (39 weeks per year). Actual salary £18,387–£25,251 depending on days and experience. Start date 4 January 2027 or sooner.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or qualified teacher.
• Strong communication skills essential for supporting students.
• Flexible and proactive approach to assisting in academic, social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students.
• Prepare resources and monitor progress.
• Liaise with staff to ensure effective provision for students' development.

Education

Qualified teacher

Teaching Assistant

Job description

Permanent Contract

Part Time: 3 or 4 days per week (21 to 28 hours per week), 39 weeks per year

Actual Salary: £18,387 to £25,251 per annum, depending on number of days and experience (NJC6 point 18-20 - full time equivalent salary £36,693 to £37,793 per annum)

Start Date: 4 January 2027, or sooner if available

Waldegrave is a successful and over-subscribed comprehensive school for girls aged 11 to 16 with a mixed Sixth Form, based in Twickenham.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person who has the desire to support young people to achieve the best of their ability. You will be required to work with small groups of students, preparing the resources, monitoring progress and liaising with other members of staff to ensure the most effective provision for students' academic, social and emotional development, so strong communication skills and a positive, flexible approach is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or a qualified teacher returning to education after a career break.

Waldegrave School:

• is a school where everyone enjoys learning, feels valued and experiences success;


• believes in a strong, supportive environment that values pastoral, extra-curricular as well as academic progression. It is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2018 and 2024) and is amongst the top performing schools nationally. Our Attainment 8 score in 2025 ranked us as the 5th best comprehensive in England and was ranked the 8th best Comprehensive school in London by the Sunday Times Parent Power Awards 2025;


• values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff from ECTs to middle leaders and onwards to senior leadership;


• has strong links with other local schools, both primary and secondary as well as outside local community associations and clubs;


• is oversubscribed throughout the school and enjoys a thriving sixth form.

Waldegrave School can offer you :

• a supportive community environment in which to develop your career;


• a school that actively promotes and supports staff wellbeing, benefitting from an additional training day and extra holiday;


• a Staff Association who help to support staff well-being and organise social events;


• a cycle to work scheme as well as an employee benefits and well-being scheme;


• excellent facilities, including individual work space and a separate cafe style staffroom with free barista style coffee machine plus on-site parking;


• close transport links – Fulwell and Strawberry Hill train stations as well as many bus routes;


• after school fitness classes, e.g. yoga, as well as use of our fitness suite;


• School place for children of staff in line with our admissions policy.