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30 hours per week 

Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Required from February 2026

Are you proactive, good at taking the initiative, well organised, kind and creative with a keen interest in developing children’s thinking and learning skills while strongly supporting positive behaviour management and children with SEND?

Future teachers warmly welcome to apply

We are seeking to appoint two teaching assistants to join our team who will work in either our Year 3 or Year 5 classes initially to support the class teacher in the performance of general duties and supporting children with SEND.  You will be enthusiastic in your approach and will seek to provide the opportunities for the child/ren to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.  

You will have a calm, patient disposition and will be able to respond positively to the challenges of working with children.  You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to helping children achieve their potential in a fun and creative environment. 

Ideally you will have experience of working with children or young people in a similar environment, and children with SEND.  This would be an ideal position for someone considering going into teaching as a career.  

Prospective candidates who wish to visit the school, please email: sbm@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, please contact the school at sbm@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk for an application pack.  

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - sbm@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Your supporting statement should address every point in the person specification and is normally a page long.

Closing Date: 09 February 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: Week Commencing 09 February 2026

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to a DBS check.  In addition, as part of the shortlisting process the school may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence.

 CVs are not accepted.

Beatrix Potter Primary School

Magdalen Road, Earlsfield

London SW18 3ER

Tel: 0208 874 1482

Email:   info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Website: www.beatrixpotterschool.com

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils