Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary:
Grade 6 SP18-20 - £29,420 - £30,298 (per annum - actual pro‑rata salary)

Hours:

32.5 hours per week, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, 39 weeks per year - term time

Contract:

Permanent

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and proactive Teaching Assistant (Level
3) to join our welcoming and inclusive school community. This post will initially be based in EYFS, but may be deployed to other year groups in the future.

If you're a skilled and compassionate practitioner, ready to make a real difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing—especially those with additional needs—this could be the ideal next step in your career.

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an education or childcare‑related subject.
• Passionate about children's learning, development and inclusive education.
• Experienced in supporting children’s learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Knowledgeable about child development, early reading and effective classroom practice.
• Committed to working as part of a team and open to professional growth.
• Comfortable supporting outdoor learning, play‑based provision and personal care when needed.
• We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience supporting pupils with SEND and promoting inclusion.

• Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver high‑quality learning for individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Deliver targeted interventions and contribute to assessment and next steps planning.
• Take a lead on classroom preparation, display work and administrative support.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and, where necessary, external professionals.

• A strong and supportive leadership team dedicated to school improvement and professional development.
• A collaborative, enthusiastic EYFS team and eager, enthusiastic learners.
• A well‑resourced Early Years environment with indoor and outdoor learning.
• Regular professional feedback and development opportunities through our effective appraisal system.

Horsenden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.