Teaching Assistant

Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is looking for a permanent part-time class teaching assistant to support their Y2 class. The ideal candidate will have experience in KS1, be enthusiastic, and possess creative teaching skills. Responsibilities include providing PPA cover, collaborating with the lead teacher, and fostering a positive learning environment. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs. The position is for 27.5 hours per week across term time, starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• KS1 teaching assistant experience.
• Flexible, imaginative, and creative approach to teaching.
• High expectations for children and ability to support diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Y2 class, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide PPA cover as required, maintaining continuity of learning.
• Work collaboratively with the lead teacher to plan and deliver effective teaching activities.
• Model a positive attitude toward learning and act as a role model for children.

Job description

Part of the Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust

Tel: [phone]  Email: [e-mail]

Key Details

• Salary – Scale D, points 5-6, £16,286 - £16,544 actual pa (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for January 2026

We are seeking a permanent class teaching assistant who is enthusiastic and experienced to work in our Y2 class at Morley Primary. The successful applicant will form part of our committed and hard‑working staff team, supporting the class and providing some PPA cover. We are ideally seeking someone with KS1 teaching assistant experience, who is flexible, imaginative and creative, has high expectations, and is skilled at supporting children and provides a positive role model through their enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Y2 class, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide PPA cover as required, maintaining continuity of learning.
• Work collaboratively with the lead teacher to plan and deliver effective teaching activities.
• Model a positive attitude toward learning and act as a role model for children.

Qualifications

• KS1 teaching assistant experience.
• Flexible, imaginative and creative approach to teaching.
• High expectations for children and ability to support diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.

Working Hours

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview but will fall within our academy hours of Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00.

How to Apply

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account. References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing Information

Closing date: 12 January 2026, 9am
Interview date: 15 January 2026

Safeguarding & Legal Requirements

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.