Teaching Assistant - Reception Class

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

In-house training and development

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted Good Primary school in West London. The role is full-time and based on site, starting 02/11/2026, with a contract until July 2027. The school values staff training and a supportive leadership team, with potential for extension or permanent placement based on performance.

The position offers term-time hours, a clear progression path, and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and professional development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Teaching Assistant experience in the UK.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Skills

TA experience UK

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Reception Class

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular three-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - West London
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date - July 2027
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 100 - 120 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year Teaching Assistant experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team