Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | ME5 point 5 £29,434 (FTE) pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, Greater London, SW20 9NS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1522830 |
Summary
Our vision is to INSPIRE and for our children and our staff to: BE THE BEST YOU CAN
Joseph Hood Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We seek to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant as soon as possible.
We seek to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to work throughout the school. The position is for a total of 32.5 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 inset days). We serve a culturally diverse community in Raynes Park. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our last OFSTED inspection. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.
Our school needs you if you are a person with a true interest in all children and have a passion for enabling and empowering them to learn and achieve. You should be inspiring, motivated, organised and talented.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is committed to a child-led approach to teaching and learning
• Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
• Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Is willing to join in with the activities that the children are playing during lunch, either inside or outside of the school building, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety and security of the children within their care.We can offer you: • Pupils who are curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas and strive for excellence through continuous professional dialogue
• An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team
• An exciting & supportive working environment
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school communityJoseph Hood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time. Closing date for applications Monday 5th January 2026
Interview date: Week beginning Monday 12th January 2026We reserve right to close applications should an appointment be made prior to the above dates. Safeguarding Statement Joseph Hood Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of our staff. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
• Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Is willing to join in with the activities that the children are playing during lunch, either inside or outside of the school building, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety and security of the children within their care.We can offer you: • Pupils who are curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas and strive for excellence through continuous professional dialogue
• An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team
• An exciting & supportive working environment
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school communityJoseph Hood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time. Closing date for applications Monday 5th January 2026
Interview date: Week beginning Monday 12th January 2026We reserve right to close applications should an appointment be made prior to the above dates. Safeguarding Statement Joseph Hood Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of our staff. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.