Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

• genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• brings calmness, kindness, resilience and a sense of humour
• believes every child deserves to feel successful
• can support children with a wide range of needs and personalities
• is proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in
• reflective and driven to get a little better everyday
• wants to be part of a collaborative, caring school community

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will join a dedicated and welcoming staff team who care deeply about the children and each other, in a school where kindness, community and opportunity sit at the heart of everything we do.

Further details about the role

Teaching Assistant, Alphington Primary School

Fixed term until 31st August 2026– Starting September 2026

32.5 hours per week, 8.40am-3.35pm

Salary £25,989 - £26,403 per annum, actual salary £19,635 - £19,948 per annum, for part time, term time only working.

Be the person who helps a child believe they can.

At Alphington Primary School, we know the moments children remember most are often the ones where they felt safe, valued and truly believed in.

The warm welcome at the classroom door. The encouragement to keep trying. The adult who notices when a child is struggling - and helps them find their confidence again.

These moments matter.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our warm and welcoming school. Someone who understands that supporting children is about far more than learning alone - it’s about building confidence, nurturing curiosity and helping every child feel they belong. As we are seeking to appoint more than one Teaching Assistant, with opportunities available across a range of year groups, including Early Years. We warmly encourage applicants to outline their relevant skills and experience in their application to help us consider the most suitable placement.

At Alphington, we strive to provide the very best environment for children to aspire, achieve and flourish. We are proud of our caring and inclusive ethos, where every child is known as an individual and relationships with families are genuinely valued.

Visitors often comment that our ethos can be felt the moment they walk through our doors. Our school is full of warmth, creativity and ambition. We believe academic excellence and emotional wellbeing go hand in hand, and our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum helps children grow into happy, confident learners with enquiring minds.

We are looking for someone who

• genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• brings calmness, kindness, resilience and a sense of humour
• believes every child deserves to feel successful
• can support children with a wide range of needs and personalities
• is proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in
• reflective and driven to get a little better everyday
• wants to be part of a collaborative, caring school community

In this role, you will

• support pupils in class, in small groups and sometimes on a 1:1 basis
• help children access learning and develop confidence and independence
• work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
• support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development
• celebrate progress - from the smallest breakthrough to the biggest achievement
• contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment
• build positive relationships with families, colleagues and the wider school community
• play an active part in school life, trips, events and enrichment opportunities

In return, you will join a dedicated and welcoming staff team who care deeply about the children and each other, in a school where kindness, community and opportunity sit at the heart of everything we do.

Because for some children, the right adult really does change everything.

Become part of our journey by completing our application form and returning it to hr@elatschools.com if you would like to apply. Please see our Teaching Assistant Job Description for further information.

Closing Date

12th June 2026

Interview Date

19th June 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.