Teaching Assistant (Junior School)

North London Collegiate School; Edgware; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free lunches

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Swim and fitness facilities

Cycle to Work

Eye care

Fee remission

Job summary

North London Collegiate School is seeking a dedicated Junior School Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, term-time basis from September 2026. You will support pupils across Key Stage 1 and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires experience with primary-aged children, a good understanding of the primary curriculum, and a flexible, collaborative approach. The post offers a strong professional development culture and benefits for staff as outlined

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum and the role of a Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom activities and routines.
• Support the wider life of the school.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Flexible and collaborative

Job description

JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT Working Full Time 8.15am - 4.00pm daily Term time only, plus 5 INSET days and 3 days to be worked in the holidays FTE Salary £28,517 - 31,477. Actual pro rated salary £22,289 - £24,603 Required as soon as possible We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis from September 2026. The successful candidate will have experience working with primary-aged children and will be confident supporting pupils across all year groups. They will possess a good understanding of the primary curriculum and the role of a Teaching Assistant both within and beyond the classroom. Flexibility, commitment, and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school are essential qualities for this position. Initially, the role will involve supporting pupils within Key Stage 1, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment in which all children can thrive.

What we offer

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
• The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.
• A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
• Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ