Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £22,896 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | NW4 1TP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kisharon Langdon |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title Teaching Assistant (Grade 1)
Salary £22,896.36
Hours Term time only
Location Kisharon Noe School (NW4 1TP)
Closing Date 30th January 2026
Purpose of the Post
Working under the guidance of a senior staff, Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting the academic and personal development of children both in and out of the classroom.
This role can include getting the classroom ready for lessons, listening to children read, helping children who need extra support, helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records, supporting teachers in managing class behaviour, supervising group activities and looking after children who are upset or have had accidents.
Key Areas
Support for Pupils
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Attend to pupils’ personal needs including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
Support pupils to access learning activities as directed by the teacher and in line with their individual learning plans or targets
Support for the Teacher
Support the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment including preparing for lessons, clearing away and assisting with the display of pupils’ work
Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour
Be aware of matters relating to, for example, pupil progress, welfare and behaviour and report to the teacher as agreed
Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the teacher and in line with school policies
Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate when required
Provide general administrative support
Support for the Curriculum
Support pupils to access the curriculum including, in particular, reading and ICT
Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage as supplied
Operate and maintain everyday equipment in accordance with instructions, undertaking simple repairs and reporting damage
Support for the School
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other professionals to support the progress of pupils
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Attend relevant meetings and training as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Supervise pupils at lunch and break times
Be responsible for maintaining and updating records, information and data in line with school policies
About You
Relevant experience in a school or similar setting.
Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Experience of using restorative practices.
Experience of supporting pupils with strategies to enable them to settle to learn.
How to apply
Please apply online today with your CV via the "Apply now" link below.
Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We cannot offer Certificate of Sponsorship at this time, all applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process.
This post is subject to an Enhance Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary £22,896.36
Hours Term time only
Location Kisharon Noe School (NW4 1TP)
Closing Date 30th January 2026
Purpose of the Post
Working under the guidance of a senior staff, Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting the academic and personal development of children both in and out of the classroom.
This role can include getting the classroom ready for lessons, listening to children read, helping children who need extra support, helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records, supporting teachers in managing class behaviour, supervising group activities and looking after children who are upset or have had accidents.
Key Areas
Support for Pupils
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Attend to pupils’ personal needs including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
Support pupils to access learning activities as directed by the teacher and in line with their individual learning plans or targets
Support for the Teacher
Support the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment including preparing for lessons, clearing away and assisting with the display of pupils’ work
Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour
Be aware of matters relating to, for example, pupil progress, welfare and behaviour and report to the teacher as agreed
Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the teacher and in line with school policies
Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate when required
Provide general administrative support
Support for the Curriculum
Support pupils to access the curriculum including, in particular, reading and ICT
Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage as supplied
Operate and maintain everyday equipment in accordance with instructions, undertaking simple repairs and reporting damage
Support for the School
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other professionals to support the progress of pupils
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Attend relevant meetings and training as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Supervise pupils at lunch and break times
Be responsible for maintaining and updating records, information and data in line with school policies
About You
Relevant experience in a school or similar setting.
Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Experience of using restorative practices.
Experience of supporting pupils with strategies to enable them to settle to learn.
How to apply
Please apply online today with your CV via the "Apply now" link below.
Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We cannot offer Certificate of Sponsorship at this time, all applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process.
This post is subject to an Enhance Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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