Teaching Support Assistant
St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School, London, SW6 6AS9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 March 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
- Full time: Full Time, Monday - Friday – 32.5 hours a week. Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 3 Point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsibilities: Supporting the class teacher in delivering the curriculum, engaging with children in learning activities, and promoting a positive learning environment.
JOB PURPOSE:To work under the instruction/guidance of Teachers and Senior Leadership to provide a positive learning environment for all thepupilsin the school. Towork with individual pupils and groups to supervise physical/general care of pupils, including those with an Individual Education Plan. To undertake work,careandsupport programmes to enable access to learning for all pupils and toassistthe class teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.Toestablisha supportive relationship with learners.
LEARNING SUPPORT:
Whole class provision
Support pupils in class using specialist skills,knowledgeand experience.
Clarify and explaininstructions to thepupilsto aid themto learn as effectively as possible, both in small group situations and individually asrequired, whilst encouraging independence.
To implement group and individual programmes as directed by the teacher.
Supervise and engage with pupils during designated breaks and lunch time periods by creating and supporting play activities.
Assistin the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Head teacher, SENDCo and class teachers.
Working one to one with SEND pupils:
Toacquireand draw upon the knowledge of differing types of special needsin order todevelop an understanding of the specific needs of the learner.
To take account ofany SpecialEducational Needs and to aid the learner to learn effectively.
To support the learner in non-educational activities.Assistin the implementation of Individual Education Plans for pupils and helpmonitorprogress under the direction and guidance of the SENDCo.
Liaisewith teaching staff to deviseappropriate strategiesas outlined inapupilsEducational Health Care Plan.
Contributing to reviews of thepupils’progress through monitoring and evaluating, providing feedback, observations, etc.
Liaise,adviseand consultwith others including colleagues, external agencies/professionals, etcin order tosupport the pupil.
CLASSROOM SUPPORT:
Toassistthe class teacher (and other professionals asappropriate)in the organisation of activities and materials.
To prepare materialsand resourcesfor use in the classroom and ensurepupilsare able touse theequipment/resources and materialsprovided.
To support class teachers to reproduce learning materials including, use of photocopiers,laminatorsor other office equipment. Filing and other jobs toassistthe smooth running of the school.
To prepare andmaintaindisplay areas under the guidance of teaching staff ensuring that displays are tidy and promote a positive image to all pupils and reflects the values of the school.
Assistclass teachers withmaintainingpupil records and provide regular feedback about the pupils to the teachers.
Toestablishgood relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, being aware of and responding toindividual needs.
Support pupils with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their self –esteem
Provide support forindividual pupils inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fullyparticipatein activities.
Work with other professionals, such as speechand language and/or occupational therapists, as necessary.
To respond to the welfare needs of pupils by supporting them and reporting any concerns about the general well-being of pupils to the class teacher. Toidentifyany injuries to pupils and ensure ifappropriate thatthey are taken to the designated first aider.
Toparticipatein the evaluation of the support programmesin placee.gattending meetings in school time.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development, asrequired.
STANDARDS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE:
To arrive at school at least 10 minutes before the session starts, to enable effective communication to take place.
Tomaintaintotal confidentiality at all times.
To be aware of anduphold the schoolproceduresand policies (especially Behaviourand Child Protection) at all times.
Support the aims and ethos of a Church of England School.
Tomaintaina professional relationship with parents/careers in all matters concerning the pupils and the school.
To attend relevant in-service training. This may be school orLDBS/LA based and implement guidance.
Attend team and staff meetings
Undertake duties that may bereasonably assignedby the Head Teacher
SAFEGUARDING
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g.Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
To be familiar with theSchool’sEqual Opportunities Policies and to implement themin relation to theresponsibilitiesof the post.To promote theSchool’sEqual Opportunities Policies through the communicationsresponsibilitiesofthe post.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Toassistwith the care, cleaning,maintenanceand orderly storage of resources.
To report loss or damage. This can be in the classrooms or general areas of the school.
Toassistinmaintainingthe health and safety of pupils bymaintaininga tidy and organised work area and reporting any identified hazards to the class teacher.
To administer firstaidand/ormedication for pupils, under direction, whereappropriate traininghas been provided.Recordas necessary.
To deal with sickness and minor accidents andrecordas necessary.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant andup-to-dateby reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, andidentifyingrelevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build theappropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Notes
This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which you will be expected to undertake.However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. Note: In addition to this job description, you may be asked to carry out any of the 24non-teaching tasks that were transferred from teachers to support staff from 2003.
The Headteacher reserves the right to amend the job description should the need arise.You will be based in the classrooms,officeor staffroom but at times it may be necessary for you to help with more general duties as requested by the Headteacher.
St. John’s is a uniformschoolso all staff are expected to set a good example withan appropriate, smart dress code.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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 John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0207 731 5454
St John’s Walham Green CE Primary School is a friendly and popular school located in Fulham. Our core values of courage, compassion and wisdom underpin all aspects school life.
Arranging a visit to St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
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