Qualified Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. This position is available as soon as possible.

Plaistow is a successful, two-form entry school in the heart of a diverse, multicultural neighbourhood.

We are a dynamic learning community filled with laughter, friendship and high expectations for all. At our school we work hard, challenge and believe in ourselves in order to learn, progress and achieve. We want our children to experience joy on their own unique learning journey in order for them to become creative, aspirational lifelong learners.

Our school curriculum drivers are: joy, creativity and aspiration. These values underpin the curriculum, inform our decision making, and guide the way we interact with one another whilst on our journey of continuous school improvement.

We have a commitment to the professional development of our staff team and ensure that all members of our school community see themselves as lifelong learners.

Accountable to: Head Teacher
Accountable for: To support the education and welfare of pupils as directed by class teachers, having due regard to the school’s aims, objectives, schemes of work and policies, and relevant national requirements. To share in the collective responsibility for the well being and discipline of all pupils.

Candidates for this role should have at least a Level 3 diploma in childcare (or equivalent/ higher qualification).

Closing Date: 25th April 2025
Interviews: w/b 28th April 2024

Please see attached for job description, person specification and application form.

Completed application forms should be returned online.

Plaistow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, the checking of information widely available in the public domain and any appointment will be subject to references.