Teaching Assistant

Parkfield Primary School, London, NW4 3PJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 33.25 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,279.00 - £31,607.00
• Actual salary: £25,198.38 - £26,303.55 (Term Time Only)
• Pay scale: Barnet Spinal Points 7-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new Teaching Assistant at Parkfield to support the learning and attainment of pupils within our Orchard provision (SEND Space). The new Teaching Assistant will work in a team to give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant who is looking for that next step in their career.

The new Teaching Assistant Lead will be:

• An excellent role model to inspire and motivate all

• A proven track record of high quality learning and pastoral support

• Have a passion for equality

• Reflective in their own practice

• An uncompromising commitment to ensuring safeguarding and promoting well-being for every child.

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.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete the attached application form and return to dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org.

Applicants will only be considered with a completed application. CVs are not accepted. Please refer to the job description and person specification when applying to evidence the criteria.

Closing date: 27/02/2026 at 9am

Interview date: 03/03/2026

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.

Parkfield Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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

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 (Scale 7-10) job description.pdf - 152 KB (opens in new tab)

TA (7-10) Person Spec.pdf - 198 KB (opens in new tab)

About Parkfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, 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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