Teaching Assistants (incl. for SEND) – Scale 2-3, Scale 4, Scale 5

Salary: Grade/scale point and Scale 2 – Scale 5 £24,027 - £30,060 plus £2,175 London Weighting

Hours: Full Time, part-time or flexible.

Flexible or part-time working options: In order to attract excellent staff, we welcome applications from staff looking for flexible or part-time arrangements, or those returning from a career break. Please include this information within your application. Additional hours are also available working in breakfast or after-school, wraparound care.

At Elsley we value high-quality learning and achievement, together with an ethos of sharing and respecting.

The School: Elsley is a diverse and happy community with a wealth of experience and cultures. We pride ourselves on our nurturing culture for children and for staff and were recognised with a Gold Award for supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of staff. Elsley continues to benefit from increases in pupil numbers and we have created additional opportunities to increase the permanent staff joining our committed team. We invite applicants to join as teaching assistants where we have three different scales to reflect differing levels of skills, qualities and experience. We have also replicated these three scales for teaching assistants specialising in working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Our school is an exciting place to work and to learn. Staff are empowered and improve their practice through a coaching culture. Many teaching assistants aspire to qualify as teachers and at Elsley they gain valuable experience and additional training to support these aspirations. Equally, we have excellent, committed staff who are able to further develop their career as teaching assistants. As a reflective school we are committed to continuous improvement whilst aiming to balance the needs and wellbeing of our staff.

Elsley Primary School is now 4-forms of entry. We have created a supportive and high-achieving culture, matched by modern buildings and facilities. Our school is situated in a highly urban area but the school itself is tucked away in a quiet residential setting with its own on-site farm and extensive grounds to support Outdoor Learning. We are proud of the breadth of our curriculum and holistic education which is matched by strong academic achievements and good progress from starting points.

We have high expectations for pupil progress and outcomes, combined with creativity within our curriculum offer. Some of our more unusual initiatives include an on-site farm and a whole-school residential curriculum. This starts by giving our youngest children the experience of a night-time walk and a campfire, leading through on-site camping under canvas and culminating in longer trips away from school for the oldest children.

Our pupils face many challenges, including high levels of deprivation and associated difficulties. Significant numbers of pupils arrive mid-year and with little or no English. Our systems and staff training reflect these additional challenges and we collectively strive to overcome these barriers.

The Post: Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? At Elsley we value high-quality learning and achievement, together with an ethos of sharing and respecting. We are looking for strong role models, committed to lifelong learning, who will develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children. If you are interested in furthering your career as a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant, we have Intermediate (Scale 4) and Higher Level (Scale 5) Teaching Assistant roles to attract and retain excellent staff. If you are interested in a career in teaching, Elsley will provide you valuable experience as well as advice and support about routes into teaching. If you want to join an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed team, with modern buildings and facilities and a collaborative, supportive atmosphere, then we want to hear from you!

The Person: You will:

• have excellent teamwork and communication skills
• be passionate about improving children’s lives
• be nurturing and sensitive, acting as a strong role model to staff, parents and pupils
• be determined to learn and succeed

We are a school with:

• A supportive and welcoming atmosphere
• Children who are happy and eager to learn
• A learning community and a strong commitment to developing everyone
• Leadership support and professional development opportunities
• A creative and holistic approach to education, focused on achieving the best for each individual child.
• A commitment and track record of developing staff, from trainee teachers to supporting leaders into Headship.

How to apply: Please visit our website for an application pack including job description, person specification and how to apply.

Closing Date: rolling recruitment until vacancies are filled.

Interview Date: rolling recruitment until July 4th or until vacancies are filled.

Start Date: September 2025.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.