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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 15 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 January 2026
Location: London, E13 8SA
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 615bcedf-26ef-499b-9189-7c5ed33ff478

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We now have the opportunity to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support pupils and the teacher in classes.

The Teaching Assistant will support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND and/or ASD, following guidance and direction from the school to help every child engage and make progress.

You will also need to be able to demonstrate physical resilience and confidence to deal with high levels of challenging behaviour.

• Demonstrate an understanding to support pupils
• Work in and out of class
• Be prepared to support children with personal care
• Communicate clearly and have good standards of literacy and numeracy
• Experience in Early Years would be preferred
• Be a reliable team member
• Have a calm temperament
• Be energetic. creative and enthusiastic

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity that will give you invaluable experience along with excellent support and training. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and interest to pursue or expand their own experience.

What the school offers its staff

• All our staff are well supported through top quality CPD.
• There are rapid promotion prospects available based on commitment and impact on school improvement.
• We seek staff with resilience, determination and enthusiasm to make a real difference to children’s life chances.
• Well-being support
• Salary based on experience

Further details about the role

If you require further information regarding the post or to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma O’Connor- our Headteacher or Kooshmanda Dhowtall- School Business Manager via email on recruitment@tollgate.theboleyntrust.org

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies.

Visit to the school is highly recommended before applying.

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026

Shortlisted applicant tests: by Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10th February 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

The Boleyn Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance along with other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be sought once the shortlisting process has been completed.

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