Teaching Assistant

St Jude's Church of England Primary School, London, SE1 6HA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  7 May 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: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3-scp 2 ( £30,654 FTE) to 6 (£32,907FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for teaching assistants who;

• Passionately believe in giving every child the best possible chance to succeed
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children in their care
• Are inspirational and role models
• Have enthusiasm for, and understanding of, the importance of the Church of England School ethos
• Are team players with energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Have a proven track record of high attendance and resilience
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• A teaching assistant who is able to enthuse and inspire children
• A teaching assistant who is able to raise and sustain high standards
• GCSE English and Maths

• 1 years experience or more is a bonus

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• An innovative approach and a can-do attitude - we believe there is no hierarchy of ideas
• Trust in your expertise and talents
• An enthusiastic, collaborative and supportive staff team from three schools within the Partnership
• Children who care and value each other
• A calm, caring and purposeful environment based on Christian Values and principles
• CPD and Training support from the Diocesan Board of Education and Local Authority
• Opportunities to further your skills

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.

Salary – Grade 3, scp 2 ( £30,654 FTE) to 6 (£32,907FTE) depending on qualifications and experience

Required: As soon as possible

Please complete the attached application form and return to sdejesusbento@stpeterswalworth.co.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s.

Closing date:13th May 2026

Interviews will be conducted throughout the hiring process.

Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (30 minutes )

The Interim Head teacher and Governors of St. Jude’s Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint a creative and highly motivated teaching assistant who will enhance the life of our successful and warm-hearted schools.

St. Jude’s is an inclusive and diverse one form entry schools full of lively children, who love to learn. Teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that children achieve excellence, enjoy their time at school and develop into confident, resilient and independent learners.

St Jude’s is very close to Elephant & Castle. This makes commuting easy from across London by bus, train and tube.

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.

SJ _JD_PS - TA - Level 1 - Grade 3.pdf - 172 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Jude's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 53 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Jude's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: sdejesusbento@stpeterswalworth.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-jude-s-church-of-england-primary-school-london

Our Partnership, which consists of St. Peter's, St. Jude's & Peter Hills are looking to appoint a creative and highly motivated class teacher who will enhance the life of our successful and warm-hearted schools.
We are inclusive and diverse one form entry schools full of lively children who love to learn. Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do at our three schools. We are committed to ensuring that children achieve excellence, enjoy their time at school and develop into confident, resilient and independent learners.
This role is likely to be at St. Jude's, but successful candidates may have further opportunities to join a position in the future at Peter Hills or St. Peter's.

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