Teaching Assistant

Kingswood Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education institution based in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team. This part-time role requires supporting children's learning and behavior under the guidance of teaching staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. The position is fixed-term for two terms, starting as soon as available, with an emphasis on inclusion and professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Inclusive school culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children.
• Basic first-aid knowledge.
• Strong ability to use classroom technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and social support for pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom resources and displays.
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic ICT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in numeracy and literacy or working towards it

Job description

Salary: Scale 3 (Spine Point 5–6)

Hours: Part-Time (Monday-Wednesday)

Year Round?: No- Term Time only

Permanent?: Fixed Term (2 terms)

To Start: As soon as available

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: [e-mail] or call 0208 670 3576

Applications Close: 12pm Noon- Monday 5.01.26

Shortlisting: 05.01.26

Interviews: Friday 09.01.26

Job Description

The Role

Kingswood Primary School is seeking a motivated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and helping them thrive in a warm, inclusive primary school environment. We are also looking for this Teaching Assistant to have experience of working in the Early Years.

You will work under the direction of teaching and senior staff to support pupils in class, provide targeted learning support, and help maintain a positive, engaging classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Pupils

• Provide personal, social, health and welfare support.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Promote inclusion and support pupils with diverse needs.
• Encourage independence, participation and engagement in learning.

Support for Teachers

• Prepare classroom resources and displays.
• Monitor and share pupil progress.
• Assist with behaviour management.
• Provide administrative support, including photocopying and simple record-keeping.

Support for the Curriculum

• Support pupils with key learning strategies (e.g., literacy, numeracy, early years).
• Assist children with basic ICT use.
• Prepare and maintain resources and equipment.

Support for the School

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection policies.
• Participate in meetings and professional development.
• Supervise pupils at breaktimes and support on school visits.
• Contribute to the positive ethos and wider life of the school.

Person Specification

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in numeracy and literacy, or working towards this.
• Experience working with or caring for children.
• Basic first-aid knowledge.
• Ability to use basic ICT and classroom technology.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Why Join Kingswood Primary School?

• A supportive, friendly and collaborative staff team.
• A commitment to professional development for all staff.
• A school culture rooted in inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations.

Safeguarding Statement

Kingswood Primary School and Lambeth Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please submit your completed application form to:
[e-mail]
by 12 noon on Monday 05.01.26

We look forward to receiving your application.

Tagged as: Professional and Support

Application Documents

• Teaching-Assistant-Recruitment-pack-new.docx
• KW-LA-Application-form-LBL-1.pdf