Teaching Assistant (Full or Part-time)

Mount House School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A small independent school in Barnet, North London is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 pastoral and academic support to students with EHCP needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with specific learning difficulties and will contribute to an inclusive classroom environment. This position offers an opportunity for valuable experience in education, with a salary of £19,649 per annum for full-time work and standard hours during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with specific learning difficulties.
• Previous experience in ADHD and trauma is welcomed.
• Background in special or mainstream education is suitable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 pastoral and academic support to students with EHCP needs.
• Support learning in small groups and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and external professionals.

Skills

Working with children with specific learning difficulties

Pastoral care

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

Overview

Mount House is a small school offering a highly nurturing environment in Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students in each year group, it gives every student a chance to participate and shine in a whole range of academic and co-curricular areas. Mount House has the academic focus you would expect, we encourage students to work hard, to ask for help and to be kind in all their interactions with others. We place great emphasis on the 'all-round' education of our students, and the creative arts, music and sport all play an important part role in school life. Pastoral care is truly exceptional at Mount House, and central in delivering that care are tutors working with small groups of students, enhanced by a supportive and enjoyably competitive House system in which all students participate.

Mount House School is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 pastoral and academic support to students with EHCP needs. This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on students educational journey and contribute to their academic success. We welcome professionals from a special or mainstream background with experience of working with children with specific learning difficulties and previous experience in ADHD and trauma.

This full or part-time position is available for immediate start, subject to the successful candidate's availability and the appointment is specifically for the fixed purpose of providing support to a student for whom Local Authority funding is received.

The post offers an opportunity to gain extensive and worthwhile working experience in a small independent school. The position will offer a comprehensive experience developing skills in a supportive and collegiate environment.

The salary for this role will be £19,649 per annum (Full Time).

Working hours will be 8.15 am to 4.15 pm Monday-Friday during term time, as well as staff inset.

Further details about the role and how to apply can be found at: https://www.mounthouse.org.uk/vacancies/

Please e-mail application forms with a supporting statement to [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 09:00 am on Monday 06th October 2025 and interviews will be arranged as soon as possible thereafter.

Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 pastoral and academic support to students with EHCP needs.
• Support learning in small groups and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and external professionals to implement individual education plans.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with specific learning difficulties.
• Previous experience in ADHD and trauma is welcomed.
• Background in special or mainstream education is suitable.

Details

• Location: Mount House, Barnet, North London.
• Role type: Full or part-time (term time) with 8.15 am to 4.15 pm hours and staff inset.
• Salary: £19,649 per annum (Full Time).
• Application: See vacancies page or email for details; CVs alone will not be accepted.