KS1 Teaching Assistant

Gatehouse School

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Required for September 2025

Closing Date: Monday 19th May 2025

We are seeking a high calibre teaching assistant to support pupils, teachers and families at Gatehouse School. Applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated experienced individuals are welcome in addition to those looking for a first post as a teaching assistant.

The role is for a post in Key Stage One. Experience of working in an educational setting is advantageous but not essential.

Gatehouse is a rare find; a non-selective-entry independent London Prep School with a reputation for pupil achievement, academic progress and many extracurricular areas of school life.

What can Gatehouse offer you?

o Teaching staff and pupils that benefit from small co-educational classes.

o Pupils keen to learn.

o A school committed to the development of its teaching assistants.

o Supportive, dynamic and conscientious colleagues.

The salary range is competitive, dependent upon experience, with additional salary for working in our After School Club between the hours of 3.30pm and 5.30pm. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and a free school lunch. This post is term time only plus INSET days (approximately 36 weeks per year).

Gatehouse School is located close to Victoria Park in east London, and is a 10 minute walk from Bethnal Green Underground Station or a 15 minute walk from Mile End Underground Station. Bethnal Green Overground is also a 15 minute walk from the school.

Gatehouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers, social media/online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be submitted using the application form provided on the website. Please complete the form and return it to deputy.bursar@gatehouseschool.co.uk by Monday 19th May 2025.

Please assume that if you have not had any acknowledgement of your application that you have not been successful.