JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT (KS1 or KS2)

Working 35 hours per week, 8.15am – 4.00pm

Term time only, plus 5 INSET days and 3 days to be worked in the holidays

FTE Salary £31,172 -£34,408. Actual salary -£21,319 -£23,532

Required for September 2025

We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants on a permanent full time basis starting in September 2025.

The successful candidates will have experience of working with children of primary age, in particular an enthusiasm for caring and supporting the youngest children. You will have an understanding of the primary curriculum and the role of the practitioner inside and outside the classroom. You will be flexible, dedicated and have a willingness to make a wider contribution to the life of the school, along with the drive to go above and beyond.

Applicants should state if they have a particular preference for KS1 or KS2 in their personal statement when applying.

We can offer:

·       A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

·       The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

·       A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

·     Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application: 

·       Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

·       To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS.

·       The vacancy closes on Wednesday 23^rd April 2025 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

·       Interview date: Tuesday 29^th April 2025.

·       If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk  or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ