Learning Support/Teaching Assistant

George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DN

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,436.00 - £29,856.00 Annually (FTE) ACTUAL pro rata salary £23,448.54 - £23,783.11

Learning Support/Teaching Assistant job summary

Learning Support/ Teaching Assistant - Primary - Maternity Cover

32.5 hours x 46.01 weeks (term-time only)

George Mitchell is an All-Through (3-16) multicultural school, with a Nursery. We are proud of our place at the heart of our local community. We were judged a ‘Good’ school by OFSTED and you will be joining us at an important point in our journey towards becoming an outstanding school.

We are looking to appoint a capable and confident Learning Support/ Teaching Assistant as a maternity cover for our Primary setting to work 1:1 with a students who have additional learning and support needs.

Our school is a happy, creative community where we seek to help every child thrive. You will play an important part in providing opportunities for personal and academic growth, and contributing to raising the standards of our students.

You must have:

Good level of spoken English

Experience in KS1 and/or KS2

Experience of supporting students who have additional needs (SEND).

GCSE English and maths

Experienced teaching and managing phonics groups

Be kind, friendly, professional and have high expectations for all children

The post is term time only, 32.5 hours a week (46.01 weeks). Attendance at INSET Days and CPD sessions is required (5 days equivalence).

Applications must be submitted by Monday 19th January 2026 by 9am. Interviews will be held later that week. Further information about the school can be found on our website - www.georgemitchellschool.co.uk. All completed applications should be emailed to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk. Please note that we do not accept CV applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.

For more information please refer to the application pack on our website or contact Helena Culliney, HR Advisor, on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About George Mitchell School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1004 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: George Mitchell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/george-mitchell-school-london

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