Teaching Assistant
Roger Ascham Primary School, London, E17 5HU9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am -3:30pm plus one additional hour per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 3, Point 5-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to deliver an exceptional educational experience, helping our pupils succeed, find their own path and grow into kind, independent, and confident individuals.
Who are we looking for someone who is:
● committed to helping all children to thrive;
● able to support high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum so that children achieve their best;
● skilled at building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families;
● a strong team player who contributes positively to school life;
● patient, nurturing and able to support pupils with a range of learning and pastoral needs;
● committed to inclusion and supporting pupils with SEND, EAL and other additional needs;
● calm, consistent and positive when supporting behaviour and wellbeing;
● well organised, reliable and able to use initiative;
● willing to uphold and actively promote the ethos, values and vision of our school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
● enthusiastic, friendly children who enjoy learning;
● a welcoming and supportive community and staff team;
● high-quality professional development opportunities;
● leaders who value staff wellbeing;● a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil success.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Roger Ascham Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 407 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Roger Ascham Primary School website
- Email address
- office@rapsch.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02085273157
Roger Ascham Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive two-form entry school where everyone feels heard, cared for, respected and belongs. Guided by our for core rules - listen, think, care and try - we encourage children to think for themselves and act in everyone's best interests. We are deeply committed to ensuring every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally.
Arranging a visit to Roger Ascham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@rapsch.co.uk.
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