Teaching and Learning Assistants - Hotham Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Putney is looking for enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistants for a fixed-term role from September 2025 to August 2026. With a commitment to wellbeing and an innovative curriculum, this position offers professional development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Wellness committee and social events

Affordable meals provided

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Evidence of passionate childcare professional.
• Commitment to school vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide teaching and learning assistance.
• Contribute to the school's ethos and promote student achievement.

Skills

Passion for teaching and learning

Strong cross curriculum knowledge

Resourcefulness

Desire to raise achievement

Job description

Teaching and Learning Assistants - Hotham Primary School

About Us

31.25 hours a week

Term Time Only (39 weeks a year)

Fixed-Term (until August 2026)

Required from September 2025

Hotham is a dynamic two form entry primary school in the heart of Putney, providing limitless opportunities for every child to aspire and succeed. We were graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025.

We are looking to appoint talented and enthusiastic practitioners to join our hard-working team.

We are looking for passionate childcare professionals who can evidence:

• A passion for teaching and learning;
• Strong cross curriculum knowledge;
• A desire to raise achievement for all pupils;
• Resourcefulness and the ability to drive and embrace change;
• A commitment to our school vision and shared values.

As a school, we can offer you:

• A commitment to wellbeing; we have a well-being committee and regularly arrange social events;
• Strong teaching from passionate teachers;
• A unique curriculum which aims to reduce staff workload;
• Opportunities to share your passion, both through our curriculum and a large range of clubs;
• An open-minded and forward-thinking ethos;
• Supportive parents and an amazing PTA;
• Dedicated colleagues and a culture of mutual support;
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression;
• Free tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided in our spacious staffroom;
• Delicious food cooked by our chef at affordable prices
• A large, diverse and well-equipped school site.

We are recruiting for full-time posts (31.25hrs per week, 39 weeks a year) on a fixed-term basis from September 2025 to August 2026 in the first instance.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Closing date: 29 June 2025 (at midnight)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references