Teaching Assistant

Parkfield Primary School, London, NW4 3PJ

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Barnet TA Level 2, Pt 05-07 (between £23,733.70 - £24,416.96)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Parkfield to promote our values of collaboration, ambition and respect when supporting our pupils.

The role is part-time and term-time only, working 8.30am-3.30pm daily, with weekly professional development until 4.15pm on a Tuesday. We welcome applications for candidates who are looking to support pupils across either key stage 1 or 2.

Our new Teaching Assistant will:

• Enjoy working as part of a team

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

• Be flexible about working with groups of children of all abilities or individuals who have additional needs.

• Have the experience and skills to support groups of children or individuals to be confident and successful learners.

• Display commitment to protection and safeguarding of children and young people

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly, welcoming school with enthusiastic children

• A supportive staff and leadership team

• Opportunities for further professional development.

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.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete the attached application form and return to dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org. Please also attach a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. We will not consider applications without a cover letter.

Closing date: 26th June 2026 at 12:00pm (midday)

Interview date: Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Parkfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and background check.

As part of our due diligence, the school will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. References will be sought prior to interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Parkfield we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child as well as supporting their families. We have rigorous safeguarding procedures in place. Any offer of a position will be subject to the appropriate checks.

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.

TA Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 295 KB (opens in new tab)

About Parkfield Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkfield Primary School website
• Email address: dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org
• Phone number: 0208 202 0454
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkfield-primary-school

Parkfield is a two form entry Primary Academy in North West London. 94% of the children speak more than one language and between them they can speak over 50. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging but at the same time fun and creative. We start from the children's many experiences and offer them as wide a range of opportunities as possible.

Arranging a visit to Parkfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org.

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