The Role

27.5 hours per week

Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Required from March 2023

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?

Future teachers warmly welcome to apply

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who will initially work in our Reception class from March 2023 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 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.  These would be an ideal position for someone considering going into teaching as a career. 

Prospective candidates who wish to visit the school, please email   info@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 school at info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk  for an application pack. 

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email - info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk  , post or fax. 

Closing Date:  20 February 2023 (at noon)

Interviews: Week Commencing 27 February 2023

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.

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