Teaching Assistant 

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Hours: 32.5 hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (30 minute break)

Salary: H2 Point 3, £22,095 (FTE £28,617)

Posted: Friday 10th April 2026

Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026, 9am

Job Starts: Required ASAP

Interview Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 onwards

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic team dedicated to providing an inclusive and challenging learning environment for our young people. 

The successful candidate will be excited by the chance to contribute to Earlsmead Primary School’s development and be driven to do what it takes to succeed. You will work with teaching staff in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. As part of the Teaching Assistant role, you will assist with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for pupils. 

Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Generous Pension Scheme

• Excellent transport links

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support

• Interest free loans for relocation costs

• Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains

• Cycle to work scheme

• Contribution to Flu Jabs annually

• Contribution to standard eye care tests

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Dedication to continuing professional development

• Employee discounts on our nursery and primary school out of hours provisions

• Recognised as a National Living Wage Award Employer

Earlsmead primary school is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and includes a local secondary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent PD opportunities and potential for career progression.

Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service. A Certificate of Good Conduct is also required from the successful applicant if they have lived abroad and fulfil relevant requirements.

If you think this role may be for you and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting the school.  We would be happy to facilitate a visit to our site to see the school in operation.  Contact details are: recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

Please be aware we are unable to support applications which require sponsorship for this role.