Teaching Assistant
St Aloysius' College, London, N6 5LY8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 35 hours a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,479.25
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning both in the classroom and through small group or 1:1 support, helping them to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role would suit someone passionate about working with children and committed to making a positive difference in education.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils’ learning in the classroom and in small groups
Assist the teacher with preparation of learning activities and resources
Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs where appropriate
Promote positive behaviour and engagement with learning
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Contribute to pupils’ wellbeing and development
The Successful Candidate Will Have
A positive, patient, and caring approach
Good communication and teamwork skills
Strong organisational skills and flexibility
GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Desirable (but not essential)
Previous experience working in a school setting
Experience supporting pupils with SEND
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
We Offer
A friendly and supportive staff team
Opportunities for training and professional development
A positive working environment with engaged pupils
The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s education
What the school offers its staff
o Enthusiastic, motivated, and respectful pupils.
o A supportive and welcoming staff community.
o Strong leadership and committed Governors.
o A well-structured CPD programme and opportunities for professional growth.
o A school committed to high standards and continuous improvement
o 2-week October half Term
o Free Parking
o Free Tea & Coffee
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Aloysius' College
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- Up to 1150 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Aloysius' College website
- Email address
- armaah.l@sta.islington.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02075617800
St. Aloysius’ College is a high performing Roman Catholic mixed secondary school with a mixed Sixth Form in the Borough of Islington. From September 2025, we have changed to a co-educational intake in Year 7 in addition to joining the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust. The school has provided the local community with over 145 years of high-quality education. We are on a journey to exceptional ranking in the top two Islington secondary schools for GCSE progress in the past two years and top Islington secondary school for A-Level results in 2024. The college is a highly regarded in the local community and it is based in a vibrant location in North London with excellent transport links.
Arranging a visit to St Aloysius' College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email armaah.l@sta.islington.sch.uk.
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