Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Kensington and Chelsea

Clarus Education; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant in Kensington and Chelsea. The role entails supporting the classroom teacher and fostering a nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates will have a degree or teaching qualification and a commitment to child welfare.

Qualifications

• Preferable to have a degree or teaching qualification.
• Commitment to making a difference to all children of varying abilities.
• Dynamic, pro-active, friendly, and cooperative.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher and foster a caring environment.
• Conduct lessons and maintain discipline.
• Take responsibility for hearing children read and track progress.

Skills

IT literate

Supportive and positive interactions

Education

Degree qualification or teaching qualification

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Kensington and Chelsea, London

Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

66c0ca74721b

Job Views:

5

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Kensington and Chelsea

Full time

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are a school for boys from Reception to Year 3 and is two form entry per year group. The boys receive high levels of academic education and pastoral care. The boys begin their learning journey in Reception and can stay at the school until they are eight years old.

With the opening of thePreparatory Schoolin 2004, we have the opportunity to proceed through, or sit a competitive exam for, a London Day School.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the classroom teacher at all times.
• To work with the class teacher to foster a warm, caring and friendly environment for the children within the classroom.
• To work with the class teacher in preparing work for the boys, putting up displays and assisting as required within the classroom.
• To carry out delegated tasks set by the class teacher.
• To help ensure that pupils make the maximum amount of progress possible in each lesson.
• To take particular responsibility for hearing the children read on a daily basis, updating their reading records, completing the reading progress book fortnightly and general monitoring that they are reading books at a level appropriate to their needs.
• To support the boys in a range of situations on and off site.
• To conduct lessons (if required) according to the agreed policy and syllabus.
• To maintain discipline in accordance with school policies at all times and to encourage positive practise in relation to general behaviour and approach to school life.
• To work as part of a team with the teachers and assistants within the assigned year group and the rest of the school staff.
• To maintain cordial and informative relationships with parents.
• To provide support for the children in a broad range of situations both on and off-site.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A degree qualification or teaching qualification would be preferable for this role. This post would suit a graduate looking for school based experience before furthering their career.
• Be IT literate.
• Be committed to making a difference to all children of all abilities and talents, using a variety of teaching styles to aid learning.
• Be a committed, dynamic and pro-active teaching assistant and a cheerful, friendly and cooperative member of the staff.
• Be supportive and positive in their interactions with team members and pupils.
• Maintain excellent levels of appearance, attendance and punctuality.
• Involve themselves fully in the life of the school.
• Value, and be willing to promote, the caring ethos of the school.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom