At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and well-being in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Training opportunities, employee assistance programme, and a positive work atmosphere.
- Other info: Term time only role with excellent career development potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working with enthusiastic learners.
- Qualifications: Experience in assisting learning, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 23567 - 23567 £ per year.
32.5 hours a week, term time only (38 weeks per year). Required for September 2026.
We invite applications from teaching assistants keen to work as part of our team. This post includes lunch-time supervision of children. The successful candidate will be fully supportive of our Catholic ethos and will demonstrate flexibility working with children of different age groups.
We can offer you:
- A nurturing learning environment where all children are respected and valued
- Caring, well behaved children with huge enthusiasm for learning
- An opportunity to work as part of an effective, happy and supportive team
- A commitment to staff training and development
- Staff Employee Assist Programme
You will need to be:
- Experienced in proactively assisting children’s learning
- An effective communicator with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Enthusiastic about supporting children’s well-being and their learning
- Able to work flexibly and effectively on your own and as part of a team
- Positive in attitude, with a sense of humour
- Willing to learn new skills
To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website. Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email or by post.
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 (at noon).
Holy Ghost is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. CVs are not accepted.
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School, Nightingale Square, London SW12 8QJ.
1 x Permanent Teaching Assistant employer: HOLY GHOST RC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School offers a nurturing and supportive environment where teaching assistants can thrive while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. With a strong commitment to staff development and a collaborative team culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. Located in the heart of London, this role provides the unique opportunity to work with enthusiastic children in a school that values respect and well-being.
Contact Details:
HOLY GHOST RC PRIMARY SCHOOL Recruitment Team
