Learning Support/Teaching Assistant - Primary
| Posting date: | 13 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, E10 5DN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 410a2929-7d05-4b7d-9ac9-31f3512dcb27-5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a capable and confident Learning Support/ Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with students who have additional learning and support needs (SEND).
You must have:
• Good level of spoken English
• Experience in KS1 /KS2
• GCSE English and maths
• Some experience of supporting students with additional needs (SEND)
• Experienced teaching and managing phonics groups
• Be kind, friendly, professional and have high expectations for all children
What the school offers its staff
George Mitchell is an All-Through (3-16) multicultural school, with a Nursery. We are proud of our place at the heart of our local community. We were judged a ‘Good’ school by OFSTED and you will be joining us at an important point in our journey towards becoming an outstanding school.
Our school is a happy, creative community where we seek to help every child thrive. You will play an important part in providing opportunities for personal and academic growth, and contributing to raising the standards of our students.
The post is term time only, 32.5 hours a week (46.01 weeks). Attendance at INSET Days and CPD sessions is required (5 days equivalence).
Applications must be submitted by Monday 22nd September at 9am. Interviews will be held that week. Further information about the school can be found on our website – www.georgemitchellschool.co.uk. All completed applications should be email to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk. Please note we do not accept CV applications.
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.
For more information please refer to the application pack on our website or contact Helena Culliney, HR Officer and Advisor, on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
We are looking to appoint a capable and confident Learning Support/ Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with students who have additional learning and support needs (SEND).
You must have:
• Good level of spoken English
• Experience in KS1 /KS2
• GCSE English and maths
• Some experience of supporting students with additional needs (SEND)
• Experienced teaching and managing phonics groups
• Be kind, friendly, professional and have high expectations for all children
What the school offers its staff
George Mitchell is an All-Through (3-16) multicultural school, with a Nursery. We are proud of our place at the heart of our local community. We were judged a ‘Good’ school by OFSTED and you will be joining us at an important point in our journey towards becoming an outstanding school.
Our school is a happy, creative community where we seek to help every child thrive. You will play an important part in providing opportunities for personal and academic growth, and contributing to raising the standards of our students.
The post is term time only, 32.5 hours a week (46.01 weeks). Attendance at INSET Days and CPD sessions is required (5 days equivalence).
Applications must be submitted by Monday 22nd September at 9am. Interviews will be held that week. Further information about the school can be found on our website – www.georgemitchellschool.co.uk. All completed applications should be email to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk. Please note we do not accept CV applications.
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.
For more information please refer to the application pack on our website or contact Helena Culliney, HR Officer and Advisor, on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.