Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in West London for a full-time role at an Ofsted 'Outstanding' Primary school. The school offers extensive support and training for staff. Candidates should have at least one year of UK experience and up-to-date safeguarding training. Responsibilities include supporting teachers and enhancing children's educational experiences. There are opportunities for contract extension or permanent employment based on performance.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Year 1 teachers in a mainstream Primary School.
• Support the educational development of children.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Year 1

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Year 1 Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted "Outstanding" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular two-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 – ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration – 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date – July 2026
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time / part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £100.00 – £110.00 per day
• Hours – 8:00 am - 4 pm : 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

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

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

This is 'About the school' and should differentiate this school and the role from any other