Teaching Assistant

Echelford Primary School is a large, friendly, three form entry primary school in Ashford, Middlesex with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

We are looking to appoint a part time Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave who has a passion for creating lifelong learners, is committed to inclusion and equality and has high expectations of themselves and every child.

Working Hours are – 23.75 hours per week, term time plus one week (38 weeks per year) to be worked Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 1.15pm

We are

• A Good school (re-inspected November 2021) on its journey to Outstanding
• A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive
• An innovative school with excellent facilities

What we offer

• A team of staff committed to supporting you
• Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
• Opportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

We are looking particularly for someone who has

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal and emotional resilience
• Lots of patience
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

Echelford is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.

The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 5th June 2026. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Salary

PS3 FTE £24,330 pro rata £13,455

Closing date

Friday 5th June 2026

Interviews

Friday 12th June 2026

Start date

June / July 2026 until Friday 12th February 2027

To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.