8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-15.45pm

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,769

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their career in education.

You will:

  • Work towards a recognised qualification
  • Receive full training and mentoring
  • Support children’s learning and development in EYFS or KS1
  • Develop strong classroom practice alongside experienced colleagues

APaediatric First Aid qualification would be an advantage, though training will be provided where necessary.

No prior school experience is required, but enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn are essential.

What the school offers its staff

  • Creative, engaging curriculum
  • Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and inclusion
  • Weekly training and high-quality CPD for all staff
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
  • Commitment to developing excellent classroom practice
    • Childcare Voucher scheme (for existing members only)
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Discount Card and Schemes; including local discounts
    • Discounted Gym membership
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Low costs loans

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Berger Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
425 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02089856280

We aspire for Berger children to be reflective and resilient lifelong learners with the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to solve problems effectively. Our children are diverse, curious and creative. Berger’s curriculum builds upon and enhances their cultural capital, experiences and communication skills. Explicit links between areas of learning and the arts allow us to broaden their horizons through accessible lessons and making learning exciting.

Arranging a visit to Berger Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr-berger@berger.hackney.sch.uk.

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