Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

St Michael’s CofE Primary School in London is seeking two Teaching Assistants to join a busy, vibrant school. You will mainly support pupils with additional needs, work with groups of children of all abilities, and assist teachers in all areas of classroom practice and preparation.

We are committed to safeguarding and equality; visits welcome by email or phone. This position is fixed-term for one year (to 31/08/2027) with potential to extend. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• We are seeking two motivated, hardworking Teaching Assistants to join a friendly team.
• You will primarily support pupils with additional needs in class and assist teachers.
• We value commitment to school policies and ethos and developing the whole school.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in class and small groups.
• Assist class teachers in all areas of classroom practice and preparation.
• Contribute to the development of the whole school and uphold safeguarding.

Skills

Support pupils with additional needs

Class-based support

Work with groups of children of all Ab

Job description

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.

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.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

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

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