Teaching Assistant

Description

Graduate Classroom Assistant - Year 1

Primary School

Ealing

Location: Ealing, West London

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: £95 per day

Hours: 8:15am - 4:15pm, Monday-Thursday, 3pm finish on Fridays

Are you a recent graduate eager to gain school-based experience before progressing into teacher training?

A two-form entry primary school in Ealing is looking to appoint a Classroom Assistant to support their Year 1 team from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to build classroom expertise while making a genuine impact on pupils' learning and development.

You will work alongside the class teacher to provide learning support, deliver small-group activities, and contribute to the smooth transition of children from Early Years into Key Stage 1.

What the school can offer:

A supportive and approachable leadership team

Opportunities for ongoing training and development, especially for aspiring teachers

A well-organised Year 1 setting within a two-form entry structure

A positive, inclusive school culture where every child is valued

The role includes:

Term-time only, full-time position

Supporting Year 1 pupils in class, in small groups, and occasionally 1:1

£95 per day pay rate

Ideal preparation for PGCE, School Direct, or similar teacher training pathways

The successful candidate will:

Be proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to education

Enjoy working with young children and helping them thrive

Demonstrate good communication and organisational skills

Work well in a team but also show initiative

Have prior experience of working with children (through volunteering, tutoring, school placements, etc.)

How to apply:

If you are keen to take the next step towards a career in teaching and want to gain valuable Year 1 classroom experience in Ealing, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short covering note to:

Stuart Edge - (url removed)

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