Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

The overall role of the Teaching Assistant at King’s House School is to provide the pupils within the school with the support they need to promote their learning and well-being, whilst being constantly mindful of their pastoral and safeguarding needs. This role has the potential to include wraparound holiday care in nine weeks of the school holidays, providing the same high standard of provisions here at the school for our Early Years pupils.

How to apply: please complete the application form on our website

Closing Date: 20th October 2026

Start Date: 5th January 2027

• Salary: £25,840 per annum
• Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (during term time)
• There is an option to include up to nine weeks of Holiday Clubs. Your salary would be up to £33,896 per annum (if all nine weeks worked in an academic year).
• In the Holidays, this increases to 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Reporting to: Head of the Junior Department (and to our After School Care Manager in the Holidays)
• Free school lunches during term time
• Contract type: Full time, permanent, term time only
• Plus up to an additional nine weeks if working all of the Holiday Clubs.
• Pension: generous contributions to our Defined Contribution Scheme

Duties as a Teaching Assistant

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons in the classroom
• Help the Class Teacher with the general care, welfare and discipline of the children, including dealing with accidents
• Support individual and small groups of children with their learning
• Take the class for short periods of time during the school day
• Mount and display work
• Undertake playground, door and lunch duties
• Promote the welfare and happiness of all pupils in the school
• Attend staff meetings before the beginning of terms, INSET, other meetings as designated by the Head of Junior Department with appropriate notice, and parent evenings when required
• Contribute to the overall life of the school through attendance at school events and general commitment to the aims and ethos of the school
• On occasion, assist children with SEN on a 1:1 basis
• Work with children in other settings across the school, including in the Nursery and Senior Department
• Undertake any additional tasks as required by the Head of Junior Department or Head

Professional Duties

• Support and promote the aims and ethos of the school
• Treat all members of the community, colleagues (teaching and non-teaching) and pupils, with respect and consideration
• Treat all pupils fairly, consistently and without prejudice
• Set a good example to pupils in terms of dress
• Carry out break and supervisory duties as designated
• Promote the aims of the school when attending and participating in events such as assemblies, visitor mornings and sports, music and drama events
• Take responsibility for own professional development and participate in training when provided
• Reflect on own practice and contribute to the process of continuous improvement of the school
• Contribute to the school's extra-curricular programme according to the needs of the school and own personal interests and expertise and/or participate similarly in the games programme
• Read and adhere to all the school policies as outlined in the school handbook (on line) and contribute to the development of new policies
• Undertake all responsibilities as prescribed within school policies
• Ensure that all deadlines are met as published
• Undertake professional duties as may be reasonably assigned
• Be proactive and take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety and all other legislative requirements
• Take on opportunities for additional roles and responsibilities
• Attend school outings and take part in residential trips as needed
• Support and promote the school in the development and maintenance of its charitable aims

Nursery Holiday Club Responsibilities (if applicable)

To include but not limited to:

• Work as a part of a team
• Establish and maintain good relationships with parents, pupils and staff
• Keep registers and other records updated
• Report to line manager if an incident occurs, if a child has been taken ill
• Be responsible for children’s safety according to school rules, policies and procedures
• Assist with fire drills and other safety procedures
• Provide suitable activities for children, including children with Additional Educational Needs
• Work with children and promote language and communication skills
• Set out and clear away equipment
• Provide assistance at mealtimes and snack times
• Look after children who are sick or distressed
• Cleaning and dressing cuts and scratches sustained by children
• Display children’s work to create a stimulating environment and raise children’s self-esteem

The ideal candidate will have some or all of the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of EYFS curriculum
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification, or the willingness to undergo the qualification (essential)
• Willingness to undergo paediatric first aid training (essential)
• Detailed understanding of assessing the development of young learners
• Ability to work collaboratively and be supportive
• Personal warmth to gain confidence of pupils
• Ability to adapt to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• Demonstrate excellent planning, communication and organisational skills
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Involvement and commitment to all aspects of school life

Pay: £25,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person