Junior School Teaching Assistant

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis from September 2026. Initially, the role will involve supporting pupils within Key Stage 1, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment in which all children can thrive.

Detail

JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Working Full Time 8.15am – 4.00pm daily

Term time only, plus 5 INSET days and 3 days to be worked in the holidays

FTE Salary £28,517 – 31,477. Actual pro rated salary £22,289 - £24,603

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

The successful candidate will have experience working with primary-aged children and will be confident supporting pupils across all year groups. They will possess a good understanding of the primary curriculum and the role of a Teaching Assistant both within and beyond the classroom. Flexibility, commitment, and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school are essential qualities for this position.

Initially, the role will involve supporting pupils within Key Stage 1, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment in which all children can thrive.

We can offer:

A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS.

The vacancy closes on Monday 14th September 2026 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Interview date: Thursday 17th September 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ

Documents

• JD - JS Teaching Asst Aug 2026 PDF Document