The Role

Hours: 32.5 hours a week / 39 weeks per year (Mon – Friday 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.)
Start date:  6th June 2022
Duration: One year

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and dedicated staff team.  You would support classroom teachers in teaching and learning to ensure the highest outcomes for our students and work with individual pupils 1:1 and small groups.  We are looking for candidates with initiative who will make a big impact in the life and learning environment of the school.

The position would ideally suit someone who is calm and patient with the ability to inspire and motivate children. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential as well as the ability to work as part of a team.  *Although this is advertised as a one year contract we are happy to consider candidates who will be starting a Teacher Training programme in September 2023.

Alderbrook is an ambitious and thriving Primary school and nursery, based in Balham, with excellent transport links (close to Clapham South and Balham tube stations, Balham train station and numerous bus links).

We can offer:

• Excellent professional development with the potential to access teacher training
• Enthusiastic and motivated children
• A caring and supportive whole school community which is culturally diverse and inclusive

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed applications should be returned by email: bm@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

Closing date: Midday Friday 29th April 2022
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th May or Thursday 5th May 2022

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

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.  

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Alderbrook Primary School                                                               
Oldridge Road, Balham
London SW12 8PP
Tel: 020 8673 4913  
Email: info@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Peter Weal

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils