Teaching Assistant

Cognita; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrollment

Free lunch during term time

School holidays and public holidays

Free parking on site

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Cognita, in partnership with Alleyn’s Schools Group, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant at Alleyn’s Hampstead. The role supports the class teacher to deliver engaging learning, safeguard pupils, and aid assessment across nursery and junior settings.

It is a permanent, full-time position with responsibilities across early years to 18 in a collaborative school community. The successful candidate will hold Level 3 qualifications in Childcare/Education/Teaching Assistant Studies and Level

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, nursery or school settings.
• Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in creating a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Help deliver high-quality learning experiences and support individual children and key groups.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing; contribute to assessment and monitoring of progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the wider school community and assist with school events.

Skills

Child development

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Education/Teaching Assistant Studies

Level 2 English qualification

Job description

Cognita and Alleyn’s Schools Group Partnership - Alleyn's Hampstead Nursery & Junior School

Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London.

This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 20 countries, and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025.

As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead have become Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned in September 2025, welcoming pupils aged 3–11. Alleyn’s Hampstead followed in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the class teacher in creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Working closely with pupils, you will help deliver high-quality learning experiences, support individual children and key groups, promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, and contribute to their educational, social and personal development. You will play an important role in maintaining a stimulating and well-organised classroom, supporting daily routines, safeguarding and pastoral care, and assisting with the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community, contribute to school events and training, and undertake other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the school.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education, Teaching Assistant Studies or a related field, together with a Level 2 English qualification, and will have previous experience working within a childcare, nursery or school setting. You will have a strong understanding of child development, inclusive practice and safeguarding, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. Confident supporting classroom activities, daily routines and behaviour management, you will be an effective team player who can adapt to the changing needs of a busy school environment. Strong communication, organisational and IT skills, along with a commitment to providing high-quality care and education, are also essential.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

23:59 GMT (UTC), Sunday 8th November 2026.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.