Teaching Assistant with Forest School Lead

Gainsborough Primary School, London, E9 5ND

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £34,359-£35,892
• Actual salary: Annual pro Rata salary is £31,061-£31,768
• Pay scale: Scale 5, Points 12-15

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about children’s learning, in particular have a passion for understanding additional learning needs

• has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn, in particular pupils with SEND

• is passionate about outdoor learning and has a drive to embed this into the schools curriculum and ethos

• is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching and broaden approaches

• has experience of working within a school setting and managing pupil behaviour positively

• has experience in supporting teaching and learning on a 1:1 and small group basis

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• individualised programmes of learning for pupils meet academic needs

• fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes

• unique and rewarding career progression opportunities

• support towards initial teacher training

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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team to support the school in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our school community. We are seeking somebody that is passionate about both indoor and outdoor learning who would be responsible for leading our Forest School curriculum in addition to their responsibilities towards supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The role requires someone who is passionate about children’s learning and who has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn. We are looking for candidates with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to support us in this work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

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.

Advert - TA with Forest School Responsibility.docx.pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

Why join the Primary Advantage Federation - Recrutiment Information (1).pdf - 206 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - TA with Forest School Responsibility (Scale 5).docx.pdf - 183 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gainsborough Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 310 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainsborough Primary School website
• Email address: finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 985 4622
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainsborough-primary-school-e9-5nd

Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk.

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