Teaching Assistant

Oaks Park High School, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: LBR 3, Point 5-6
• Additional allowances:

  LBR 3, Point 5-6

Teaching Assistant job summary

Job Description: Teaching AssistantHours: 27.5 hours per week, term time only Contract Type: 1 year fixed term Salary: LBR 3, points 5-6

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Oaks Park High School. This position is ideal for individuals interested in a teaching career or those wanting to complete additional training in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting student learning

• Patient, caring, and empathetic

• Adaptable and willing to learn

• Interest in pursuing a career in education

School Highlights:

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 300 students per year group (Year 7-11) and around 300 students in the Sixth Form

• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and a purposeful learning environment

• Our school proudly achieves outcomes significantly above the national average, reflecting our commitment to excellence in education

• Professional development opportunities to support your career advancement

• Access to excellent modern facilities that enhance the learning experience

• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything we do

• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on "Learning Together, Achieving Together"

• Medical and well-being support for all staff, provided at no cost

Safeguarding:

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview in addition to all qualification certificates as detailed on their application form. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 9am

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 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 Oaks Park High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1783 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaks Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaks-park-high-school

Oaks Park High School is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed comprehensive school which is expanding the number on roll to meet community demand. The school prides itself on being an ambitious and supportive multi-cultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do. Oaks Park is highly regarded for its exceptional pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment.
The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, with very good transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station only a four minute walk away.

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