Teaching Assistant

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks to appoint a full-time or part-time experienced EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant from September 2025. The role involves providing educational and pastoral care, building relationships with children and colleagues, and requires a level three qualification. This opportunity supports professional growth within a thriving school.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in Early Years/Key Stage 1.
• Ability to build good relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Offer education and pastoral care to children.
• Provide a secure environment for learning.
• Contribute positively to the school ethos.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Sense of humour

Education

Full and relevant level three qualification

Job description

Required to start September 2025

From September 2025, we are seeking to appoint a full-time or part-time experienced EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant. For part-time, the role would be 3 days per week (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday). The Teaching Assistant will offer education and pastoral care and support, providing the children with a secure environment in which they can learn. They should have the ability to build good relationships with children, parents and colleagues and show effective communication skills. Patience, a sense of humour and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning are useful attributes. The successful candidate will be required to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school. The successful candidate must hold a full and relevant level three qualification, or be prepared to undertake this training as soon as possible, and have experience of working with children in Early Years/Key Stage 1.

Founded in 1865, Shrewsbury House is a thriving, highly successful and active school attracting committed, inspirational and dynamic teachers. Pupils move on at 13+ to a range of strong day and boarding schools.

Information on the school and application form can be found on the Shrewsbury House School external website (www.shrewsburyhouse.net) by clicking on Vacancies. Applications should be emailed to Human Resources at [e-mail] by the closing date – 16th June at noon. Interviews will take place w/c 16th June. Applicants will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY STATEMENT

Shrewsbury House School Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] disclosure and other checks, references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.