Teaching Assistant
Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy, London, NW2 7LL12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
16 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 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
- £23,639.20 - £24,281.49 Annually (Actual) SCP NJC 2 - 4, 35 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year. Inner London Weighting Included in Salary. Fixed Term 31.08.2026
Teaching Assistant job summary
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
E-ACT Braintcroft Academy | Success in everything we do!
Success is at the heart of everything we do at E-ACT Braintcroft Academy. Through a combination of high standards, dedicated teaching, and a supportive community, we inspire our students to excel in academics and beyond.
A dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant is required to support high‑quality early years provision at E-ACT Braintcroft Primary Academy. The role involves working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning experiences, promote children’s development, and create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.
Experience the journey to success with us: https://braintcroftacademy.e-act.org.uk
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
We are looking for an Teaching Assistant
This role is fixed term until 31 August 2026.
Working Hours per day: 8:30 AM - 4:00PM
Key responsibilities:
- To provide learning support for pupils in class or in 1:1 situations.
- To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the children and seek advice from the SENCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required.
- To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc.
- To provide regular feedback to the SENCo and, where necessary, relevant outside agencies about any pupil’s difficulties and progress
Pay range:
SCP NJC 2 -4 Based on 35 working hours per week/ 39 working weeks per year
SCP 2 -4 £20,311.26 + £3,327.94 (Inner London) £20,953.55 + £3,327,94 (Inner London)
Full Time Equivalent SCP NJC 2 - 4 Based on 37 working hours per week/ 52 working weeks per year
SCP 2 - 4 £24,413 + £4,000 (Inner London) £25,185.00 + £4,000 (Inner London)
Qualifications and Skills:
- NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience (for positions based in EYFS, you will need a level 2 and 3 TA qualification)
- Math and English GCSE grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent or working towards
- Basic understanding of child development and learning as well as an awareness of pupils with special educational needs
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 663 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy website
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