Permanent Teaching Assistant

Lyon Park Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team. This role involves supporting children across various year groups, ensuring they can fully engage with the curriculum. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, flexibility, and experience in behavior management. The school prides itself on creating a positive learning environment where staff are supported in their professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from EYFS to Year 6 is essential.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in accessing the curriculum effectively.
• Work closely with teachers to provide feedback and guidance.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Experience with EYFS - Year 6

Support for Children with Specific Needs

Job description

Permanent Teaching Assistants (x4)

Salary – Scale 4 (point 7 to 11 - £20,637 to £21,996 – actual salary

plus, London Weighting - £1,798 actual LW)

Starting: 1st September 2025

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who will support children and work closely with teachers across the school to ensure that all children can fully access the curriculum.

You will need to be able to:

• Have experience of working (EYFS – Year 6).
• Demonstrate flexibility, being able to work on your own initiative as well as follow guidance from teachers.
• Demonstrate good behaviour management strategies.
• Have a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Be able to support children with specific needs.
• Know when to adapt teaching to make it simpler or harder.
• Provide feedback to children and staff.
• Engage in CPD to enhance your own skill set and develop strategies to support a wide level of need.
• Work in partnership with parents / carers and external professional agencies as and when needed.

Ofsted (November 2022)

“Pupils are happy and kept safe at Lyon Park.”

“Staff, including those at the start of their careers, are overwhelmingly positive about the support that they receive from leaders with their workload and well-being.”

“A calm and purposeful atmosphere is evident in all classrooms and when pupils are moving around the school. Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning.”

Application forms and information packs can be found on the school website: https://www.lyonparkprimaryschool.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Closing date for applications: Rolling advert until vacancies filled.

Interviews will be held week as applications are reviewed and shortlisted.

We welcome and encourage visits to the school from prospective candidates. Please contact the school office on 020 8902 5454 in advance to arrange a visit and tour of the school.

Lyon Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Lyon Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from men and women of all ages from any background and from candidates with disabilities.

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