Teaching Assistant

The Knights Templar School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Sports Centre Membership

Cycle to work scheme

Sporting and musical facilities for 6

Job summary

The Knights Templar School in Baldock (just north of London) is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide direct support in lessons, helping students access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills. You will engage, lead and inspire learners to raise standards and achieve positive outcomes.

We offer an excellent range of CPD opportunities, a professional and supportive team, stability within staff, and autonomy for middle leaders.

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant.You will be expected to provide direct support in lessons, enabling access to the curriculum, bridging gaps in communication and facilitating independent learning.

The successful applicant will demonstrate high levels of motivation and have the ability to engage, lead and inspire students to raise standards along with delivering effective outcomes for all students.

We will offer you:

• An excellent range of CPD opportunities for staff.
• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
• Stability among teaching and support staff which brings both experience and commitment to our school community
• Supportive trustees and a senior leadership team that encourages a large degree of autonomy for middle leaders
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
• A community school in the historic market town of Baldock, 33 miles north of London, within 30-40 minutes of both Cambridge and London by road or train.
• Sporting and musical facilities for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Sports Centre Membership
• Cycle to work scheme

In April 2023, Ofsted graded the school as ‘good’ and commented that ‘Staff have high expectations of students’ behaviour and manage behaviour well. As a result, the school is a calm and orderly environment. Students say that the school values of ‘courage and courtesy’ are a part of their everyday school life.’

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.

Closing Date: Monday, 16th November 2026, 09:00. Start date: As soon as possible.