Teaching Assistant

Selwyn Primary School, London, E13 0ES

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 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: Scale 2 £28,617.00 - 2 days per week pro rata

Teaching Assistant job summary

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Role: Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scale 2 £28,617.00 - 2 days per week pro rata

Location: Selwyn Primary School, Selwyn Road, London, E13 0ES

Working Days: Thursday and Friday

Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

Selwyn Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to carry out work supporting children’s learning under the direction of class teachers and the SENCO. In this role, you will share in the corporate responsibility for the education, well-being, and positive behaviour of all pupils while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take every opportunity to develop pupils’ language, reading, numeracy, and related skills as directed by class teachers.
• Present agreed learning tasks in a clear and stimulating manner to maintain pupil motivation.
• Assist in monitoring progress and provide oral and written feedback to pupils on their attainment to encourage further progress.

SEND & Individual Needs:

• Work with teachers to identify and respond appropriately to pupils' individual needs and areas of difficulty.
• Promote inclusion and reinforce self-esteem for pupils with special educational needs.
• Action appropriate tasks from Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and assist with agreed medical or physical care plans after adequate training.

Classroom & School Operations:

• Help create and maintain an orderly, purposeful learning environment, including producing classroom displays and resources.
• Carry out routine clerical duties (e.g. collecting trip money, distributing letters, producing class lists).
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

Safeguarding & Pupil Welfare:

• Maintain an active attitude of "it could happen here" regarding safeguarding, acting at all times in the best interests of the child.
• Uphold the school's health, safety, and equal opportunities policies across all duties.

What We Are Looking For

• A team player who can work effectively alongside teachers, trainee teachers, and other support staff while maintaining confidentiality at all time.
• Willingness to engage in relevant in-service training and professional performance management arrangements.
• Commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and child welfare.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment within the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN: This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold all relevant procedures. Reference should be made to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the National Standards for Teachers. It is a requirement that teachers meet these standards

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 Selwyn Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Selwyn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selwyn-primary-school

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