Teaching Assistant - FINCH at Fortismere School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FS/37401

Location

Southwing, Tetherdown, London, Greater London, N10 1NE

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£27,567.00 - £27,961.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS 1 Year Fixed Term MAT cover

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 6th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

W/C 6th July 2026

Interview Date(s) W/C 6th July 2026

About this Role

An exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving Alternative Provision – FINCH part of Fortismere school. We are looking for a teaching assistant who is flexible, creative and adaptable with a passion for changing lives through education. Finch is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, student-centered individual to provide learning support & behaviour management to students within our provision as required.

About You:

You will be experienced in providing support in an educational setting, as a Teaching Assistant. You will support students to access their curriculum and other provision services. You may be asked to work with individuals in mentoring or behaviour sessions and within the classroom, helping with tasks such as basic literacy and maths, and social interaction.

The successful candidate will have a passion to support a range of students with varied needs, e.g., students with ADHD, tourettes, emotionally based school avoidance, anxiety, medical conditions, etc.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

Support students with a range of needs within lessons, interventions
Build positive and supportive relationships with students while promoting confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing
Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals
Support the delivery of small-group and 1:1 interventions under the guidance Finch Lead Teacher
Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring student progress and support plans
Work flexibly and use initiative within a busy and dynamic school environment
Contribute positively to the inclusive ethos and wider life of the school

We can offer:

A friendly work environment and a supportive team
Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP
Continuous CPD
Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school
A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team

You will be joining a friendly and professional Alternative Provision that is wholly committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for all of our students.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.