At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and create engaging learning experiences for children.
- Company: West Lodge Primary School, a supportive and enthusiastic educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only hours, and potential career progression into teaching.
- Other info: Join a caring team dedicated to fostering positive relationships with students and families.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while exploring a future in teaching.
- Qualifications: Imaginative, organised, and excellent communication skills; teaching experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 21336 - 21336 £ per year.
Position Overview
West Lodge Primary School is looking for full‑time enthusiastic and hard‑working Teaching Assistants to join our supportive staff team.
You must be imaginative, enthusiastic, and have excellent organisational, communication and people skills.
Graduates who are considering a career in teaching are encouraged to apply – with career progression into teaching a possibility in the future via the teaching apprenticeship route.
Responsibilities
- Have a passion for working with children.
- Be a team player who is able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept responsibility.
- Assist with the planning of a range of interesting, age appropriate activities.
- Help create engaging learning environments.
- Have a keen eye for health and safety and safeguarding issues.
- Be proactive, self‑motivated and have an attention for detail.
- Have an outgoing personality which is open and caring towards children.
- Be respectful to each individual child and their learning journey with us and support them in reaching their full potential.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- Have a good, professional level of spoken and written English.
Qualifications & Experience
- Having these qualifications would be desirable but not essential: NNEB, NVQ/CACHE Level 3.
• Experience in the following areas is desirable
- Autism Spectrum Condition - ASC
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
- Severe Learning Difficulties - SLD
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties - PMLD
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health - SEMH
- Experience of de‑escalation techniques
- Picture Exchange Communication (PECS) and Makaton
- Employment Details
£21,336.00 Annually (Actual). Harrow Grade G2, Point 8 – £28,524 FTE (£21,336 actual salary), 32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). Permanent, Full time.
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Education ⫽ Teaching Assistant Jobs employer: West Lodge Primary School
West Lodge Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and collaborative work environment where Teaching Assistants can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, including pathways to teaching through apprenticeships, the school fosters a culture of growth and support. Located in Harrow, employees benefit from a vibrant community atmosphere, making it a rewarding place to contribute to children's education and well-being.
