Teaching Assistant

Knollmead Primary School; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact on pupils

Supportive staff team

Training and development

Job summary

Knollmead Primary School invites applications from dedicated staff to support our aspirational, inclusive learning environment. You will model positive behavior for pupils, promote achievement, collaborate within a team, and motivate both children and colleagues.

Essential are GCSE Maths and English and experience with or willingness to train in additional learning needs. We value strong parental links and professional partnerships to enhance pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English are required.
• Direct experience with children with additional learning needs (ALN) or willingness to undertake specialist training.
• Strong commitment to developing inclusive learning opportunities for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Be a good role model for our pupils.
• Promote the achievement of every child.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Motivate and inspire children and colleagues.
• Be committed to building strong parental and professional links.
• Demonstrate dedication to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Skills

Role model

Teamwork

Motivate colleagues

Parental & professional links

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

ALN experience / training

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Knollmead is a friendly, aspirational, inclusive and happy primary school, judged to be Outstanding for Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years provision by Ofsted (February 2025; see full report here).

You will:

• be a good role model for our pupils
• promote the achievement of every child
• work effectively as part of a team
• motivate and inspire children and colleagues
• be committed to building strong parental and professional links
• Have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
• Have direct experience of working with children with additional learning needs and/or be willing to undertake specialist training.

You will be expected to show a strong commitment towards developing inclusive learning opportunities for the children and the flexibility to work across the Key Stages.

In return we can offer:

• a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the pupils at Knollmead Primary School
• Support of a highly effective, caring staff team committed to the children's success
• High-quality training and professional development
• Fun and a challenge!

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

Knollmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS criminal records check.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of interview.

An online search will be conducted on all candidates shortlisted for interview.

Please note that we do not accept cvs or applications from agencies.

Knollmead Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.