Teaching Assistant

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Lumen Learning Trust

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-25

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24330 GBP Yearly GBP 24330.00 YEAR

Location: Greater London

Saxon Primary School and Nursery is a two-form entry primary school in Shepperton, Middlesex, with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision.

The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for creating lifelong learners, committed to inclusion and equality and has a high expectation of themselves and every child. Main duties and responsibilities of the job are included in the job description attached to this advertisement along with a person specification giving details of the skills, qualifications and experience required for the roles.

Working Hours – 31.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), to be worked 8:30am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday.

We are:

A Good school with Outstanding leadership (Ofsted, November 2024)
A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive
An innovative school with excellent facilities

What we offer:

A team of staff committed to supporting you
Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
Opportunities to study for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

We are looking particularly for someone who has:

Good written and verbal communication skills
High level of personal and emotional resilience
Lots of patience
Capacity to be flexible
Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

Saxon is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.

Salary: PS3 FTE £24,330 (Pro rata £ 17,704)

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10th September 2026

Interviews:
Tuesday 15th September 2026

Start date:

As soon as possible

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