Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Job summary

Knollmead Primary School in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to model good conduct, raise achievement for every child and work closely with colleagues and parents. The post requires flexibility across the Key Stages and a commitment to inclusive learning, with willingness to train for children who have additional learning needs.

An enhanced DBS check is required and the school does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Experience with children with additional learning needs or willingness to undertake specialist training.
• Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as a good role model for pupils.
• Promote the achievement of every child.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Motivate and inspire children and colleagues.
• Build strong links with parents and professional colleagues.
• Show commitment to developing inclusive learning opportunities.
• Work flexibly across the Key Stages.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Motivation and inspiration

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

This teaching assistant post sits at Knollmead Primary School, which Ofsted rated Outstanding in February 2025. The work centres on modelling good conduct for pupils, raising achievement for every child and working closely with colleagues and parents. The post calls for flexibility across the Key Stages and a commitment to inclusive learning, with willingness to train for children who have additional learning needs. An enhanced DBS check is required, and the school does not offer visa sponsorship.

What the job involves

• Act as a good role model for pupils
• Promote the achievement of every child
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Motivate and inspire children and colleagues
• Build strong links with parents and professional colleagues
• Show commitment to developing inclusive learning opportunities
• Work flexibly across the Key Stages

What's required

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Experience

• Direct experience of working with children with additional learning needs, or willingness to undertake specialist training

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Details of unspent and non-filterable convictions before interview if shortlisted
• Online search as part of shortlisting

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's offered

• Support from a highly effective, caring staff team
• High-quality training and professional development