Teaching Assistant

London Borough of Haringey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s CofE Primary School is seeking two Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant team. You will primarily support pupils with additional needs, work with groups of all abilities, and assist the class teachers with daily classroom practice and preparation.

We offer a welcoming environment, safeguarding with DBS checks, term-time schedule, 36 hours per week, and a one-year fixed term starting as soon as possible, with potential to extend.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work with groups of different abilities and adapt to classroom needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and following school policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide class-based support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparation and in-class activities.
• Support groups of children and contribute to inclusive learning.

Skills

Pupil support

Classroom assistance

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scale 4, Point 7

Hours of work: 36 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only.

Contract Term: One year fixed term(31/08/2027) initially with potential to extend

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed.

Start date : To start as soon as possible

St Michael’s CofE Primary School is an oversubscribed, vibrant school with an excellent reputation in the local and wider community. Our children are enthusiastic, inquisitive and eager to learn.

We are looking for two motivated, hardworking individuals to join our team of Teaching Assistants. You will mainly be class based supporting pupils with additional needs; working with groups of children of all abilities; and assisting the class teachers in all areas of their classroom practice and preparation. We require individuals who are committed to working within the framework of the school’s policies and ethos and who will contribute to the development of the whole school. If you are looking for a new challenge and share our values we would like to hear from you!

St. Michael’s is a friendly and rewarding place to work set in beautiful grounds. We have a very supportive staff and leadership team and offer opportunities for further professional development. Visits to the school are very welcome and can be arranged by email or telephone.

St Michael’s is committed to the safeguarding of all our children. In line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, an online search may be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as well as other pre-employment.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteri

We reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates