Teaching Assistant

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, London, N20 9JU

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday 8:50 – 3:20 - 30 hours per week with half hour unpaid lunch
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade D – £33129.00 FTE, actual £24282.85

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our support team. We are looking for someone who is committed to improving the outcomes of all children. Previous experience working with children in a school, preferably in a similar role is desirable. A commitment to working collaboratively with all members of our school community is essential.

Responsibilities:

To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of all pupils.

To support pupils in their learning. This may be supporting the whole class, small groups or individual pupils with Learning Support plans or EHCP’s where a greater level of support is required.

To assist in development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and the management of pupils’ behaviour under the guidance of teaching staff/senior colleagues

Personnel Specification:

Essential

Desirable

Experience

The successful candidate will have experience of:

• working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• working with children with SEND

Knowledge and skills

The successful candidate will be have:

• an effective use of ICT to support learning
• a general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/ strategies
• a basic understanding of child development and learning
• the ability to relate well to children and adults
• the ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• the ability to work with pupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• the ability to demonstrate excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Some knowledge of the Primary curriculum

Personal qualities

The successful candidate will have:

• a calm and caring nature
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• excellent time management and organisational skills
• a flexible approach towards working practices
• high expectations of self and professional standards
• the ability to work as both part of a team and independently
• the ability to maintain successful working relationships with other colleagues
• high levels of drive, energy and integrity.

The successful candidate will be:

• committed to promoting high-quality care of children
• committed to playing an active role in children’s progress and development
• dedicated to promoting their professional development
• able to plan and take control of situations
• committed to contributing to the whole school and its community
• capable of handling a demanding workload and successfully prioritising work
• professionally assertive and clear thinking.

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

Assist with the planning of learning activities

Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Support teaching /senior staff with routine administration, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, etc

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support difference to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, and engaged parents
• A team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing body
• The benefits of extensive support and collaboration from Barnet local authority and across the Barnet schools and the wider Diocese of Westminster alongside opportunities for further professional development
• A school based on the outskirts of London, close to the M25, and with good transport links.
• All the support needed in the form of training and mentoring from leaders in the school.

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

Sacred Heart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical, mental and emotional welfare of every pupil, both inside and outside of the school premises. We implement a whole-school preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken.

Safeguarding children in our current climate encompasses many areas: child protection, online safety, the security of our school as a site, health and safety, behaviour, anti bullying, radicalisation, racism and discrimination, child on child abuse amongst others. Please read our safeguarding policy for more of an in depth understanding.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: olahiff.302@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 02084453854
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-roman-catholic-primary-school

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly and innovative school, which primarily serves the Catholic community of Whetstone. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by aiming to give all our children a great start in life by fostering a love of learning and a desire to be the best they can in whatever they do.

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email olahiff.302@lgflmail.org.

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