Join Hook Lane Primary School as a Teaching Assistant!
Support pupils to learn, grow and thrive in a vibrant primary school community

Hours: 26.66 hours per week; Mon - Friday 8.40am -3.15pm.  + 2.5 hours Midday Meal Supervisor assisting with the SEN lunch club Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 38 weeks per year  Start Date: ASAP Actual Salary: Scale 5 Point 51 - 54 £19,806.45 - £20,447.32 Actual Salary

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their very best? Hook Lane Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside teachers and other staff to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.

About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant at Hook Lane, you’ll play a key part in the classroom, helping to create a positive and engaging environment where all children can thrive. From supporting literacy and numeracy, to encouraging resilience and teamwork, you’ll make a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning journeys every day.   This role will also require you to cover be the Midday Meal Supervisor for the SEN lunch club.

Who You Are

This role will suit someone who is:

• A passionate individual, committed to helping all children succeed.

• Skilled in literacy and numeracy, able to support learning effectively.

• Experienced in working with primary-aged children (desirable).

• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.

• Reflective, professional, and always looking to improve outcomes for pupils.

• Experience of working with SEN children desirable

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

  
  

What We Offer

Hook Lane Primary is a school where support staff are valued and empowered. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we cultivate a warm, inclusive, and community-driven environment where every role makes a difference.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Work-Life Balance role, you’ll benefit from the school holiday schedule, giving you more time to focus on your well-being and enjoy a healthy work-life balance

• A values-driven, inclusive school environment where staff

• Opportunities to contribute to a nurturing setting where children thrive.

• Access to CPD training helping you grow in confidence, skill and knowledge.

• Real progression opportunities into wider role across the school or the Trust 

• National terms and conditions, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Staff wellbeing initiatives and regular development opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Hook Lane Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 020 8303 3839 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Hook Lane Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.