Teaching Assistant

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in London seeks dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their dynamic team. The role involves working with diverse students in Early Years and Key Stages, supporting learning, and contributing to a positive educational environment. The school nurtures growth, values contributions, and supports staff well-being through professional development opportunities. Commitment to enhancing children's life chances is paramount.

Benefits

Excellent professional development

Supportive leadership team

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must have a welcoming and personable nature with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to develop relationships with staff, children, and their families.
• Be a positive role model and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Join and work closely with a dedicated team in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Provide support to pupils and engage them in their learning.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Understanding of how children learn

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Team player

Passionate about improving students' lives

Job description

Headteacher: Nicola Harmer

Hours of work: 36 hours per week, Term Time only.

Salary: Scale 2. Point 3 (£24,027, plus L.W. £2,230) to Point 4 (£24,404, plus L.W. £2,230) PRO RATA

Actual starting gross salary: £22,752 per annum, £1,896 per month.

Hours of Work: 36 Hours Per Week, Term Time only

Children of today, Champions for tomorrow

Your School:

We are a vibrant and diverse community, putting learning at the heart of all that we do. We nurture children to prepare them for the opportunities and challenges of an unknown, yet exciting future.

The Post:

We are looking to employ teaching assistants to join our amazing team. Our school works in close partnership with the community to improve the life chances of all pupils. We are looking for teaching assistants to work in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2.

We offer you:

• Enthusiastic and engaged children who love to learn
• A happy, caring school environment, where staff are committed, supportive and hardworking
• A dedicated and supportive leadership team
• Excellent professional development
• An opportunity to work in an environment where all individuals are valued and success is celebrated
• Commitment to staff wellbeing

In our last OFSTED Inspection (March 2022) staff reported that:
‘They appreciate how well leaders manage workload. Leaders are approachable and provide timely support, they listen to our views. Teachers said that training is useful and that they welcomed opportunities to share approaches and teaching. There is a strong sense of teamwork among the staff at the school.’

The Person:

You will need to have:

• An understanding of how children learn
• Have the safety of our children as paramount
• Be welcoming and personable with a ‘can do attitude’
• Good interpersonal skills
• Be an innovative thinker, learner and problem solver
• Be a positive role model, who can lead and motivate others,
• Be flexible and resilient
• Have high expectations of yourself and all children
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to develop relationships with staff, children and their families
• Be passionate about improving the life chances of pupils

How to apply:

Application packs can also be downloaded from the school’s website via the button below.

For further information or to organise a visit please contact Rebecca Pierre on 020 8965 5326 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: 30th June 2025 Midday.

Interviews: Week Beginning 7th July 2025.

Start Date: 4th September 2025.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check and digital screening.