Teaching Assistant

The Wild; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Oaklands School in London is seeking a suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to support learners, access across the curriculum and during school trips. The post is permanent and starts September 2026, with 27 hours per week term time only.

You will provide individual assistance, have literacy and numeracy at GCSE level 4, and support pupils including those with disabilities and learning difficulties. A commitment to safeguarding, CPD and being a team player is valued; DBS check will be

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE English and Maths at level 4 or higher.
• Commitment to improving achievement and attainment and to supporting students with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and raise attainment to achieve high grades.
• Provide individual assistance to enable access to learning across the curriculum and on school trips.
• Assist in personal care tasks.

Skills

SEN understanding

Inspire students

Team player

Education

GCSE English and Maths Level 4

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Permanent Position

Required from September 2026

Salary: Scale 3 Points 5 – 6 (£31,086 - £31,530 per annum, pro rata) Actual salary payable: £20,719 - £21,491 per annum 27 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

Oaklands School is a fully inclusive school with a wealth of opportunities for all learners to achieve their full potential. We are a school which serves the local community and promotes co-operation, responsibility and respect.

We are looking for a suitably qualified Teaching Assistant who will be able to support our students learning and raising attainment to achieve the highest grades. You will provide individual assistance to ensure access to learning across the curriculum and during school trips as well as assist in personal care tasks.

The post holder is required to have good literacy and numeracy skills (minimum Level 4 GCSE English and Maths) and must be committed to contributing to improving the achievement and attainment of our students, and to supporting students with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Oaklands is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

We are keen to hear from you if you:-

• Have an interest in and understanding of special educational needs
• Wish to inspire, support and develop young people
• Are a team player

We can offer you the opportunity to join:

• A highly committed and dedicated staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked.

Further information can be found on our website at: https://www.oaklands.towerhamlets.sch.uk/Current-vacancies/

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 3rd September 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 14th September 2026