Teaching Assistant (St. Paul's CE Primary School)

Barnet Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Paul’s CE Primary School in London is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role includes 1-to-1 support for a child with SEN and contributing to an inclusive, nurturing learning atmosphere.

The position is fixed term, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks). Experience in primary settings and a commitment to safeguarding are desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Respond to individual needs of pupils.
• Ability to rapidly build relationships.
• Some knowledge/experience of primary schools.
• Teaching assistant experience would be desirable.
• Willingness to uphold the values of our Church of England school.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusive practice and equal opportunities for all.

Responsibilities

• To support individuals and groups to help them learn.
• To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues.
• To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children.
• To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance.

Skills

Relationship building

Inclusion

SEN awareness

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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Position Details

School Name: St. Paul's CE Primary School

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: 32.5 hours a week / 39 weeks of the year (term time only)

Salary: Based on scale 2 (between points 3 and 4); starting at £28,617 per annum (pro rata working 39 weeks of the year/32.5 hours per week) 3.3% pay award pending.

Location: NW7 1QU

Closing Date: 24th September 2026

It’s an exciting time at St Paul's! We are dynamic and full of energy. Our children and staff are lovely, open people who have a healthy balance of experience and enthusiasm for the next challenge. Whilst we are biased, we believe this is a school that you will fall in love with.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in our wonderful school. Part of the role would involve working 1-to-1 with a child with SEN. We pride ourselves in being a nurturing school and we are looking for the right person who is able to build very strong relationships with children.

Main Duties

• To support individuals and groups to help them learn.
• To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues.
• To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children.
• To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
• the ability to rapidly build relationships
• some knowledge / experience of primary schools
• teaching assistant experience would be desirable
• willingness to uphold the values of our Church of England school
• commitment to safeguarding, inclusive practice and equal opportunities for all

Please contact:
Mrs Sarah Crawley, St Paul’s CE Primary School, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1QU.
020 8959 3412 or [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Thursday 24th September 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

We actively support equality and opportunity. St Paul’s CE Primary School makes every effort to safeguard our children and applicants will require DBS checks and references. Successful applicant may be subject to online search checks (e.g. of social media accounts) We pride ourselves in being a nurturing school and we are looking for the right person who is able to build very strong relationships with children.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.