Primary Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

Classroom Teaching Assistant - Permanent

32.5 hours x 46.01 weeks (term-time only)

Salary Scale 3 Point 5-6 £27,030 - £27,438 (ACTUAL pro rata salary £21,533- £21,858)

George Mitchell is an All-Through (3-16) multicultural school, with a Nursery. We are proud of our place at the heart of our local community. We were judged a ‘Good’ school by OFSTED and you will be joining us at an important point in our journey towards becoming an outstanding school.

We are looking to appoint a capable and confident Teaching Assistant. 

Our school is a happy, creative community where we seek to help every child thrive. You will play an important part in providing opportunities for personal and academic growth, and contributing to raising the standards of our students.

You must have:

·        Good level of spoken English

·        GCSE English and maths

·        Phonics experience or training

·        Be kind, friendly, professional and have high expectations for all children

The post is term time only, 30 hours a week (45.6 weeks). Attendance at INSET Days and CPD sessions is required (5 days equivalence).

Why work in Waltham Forest?

Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:

-         Discounted membership to Feel Good Centres

-         Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers

-         Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests

Why work at George Mitchell?

George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.

We are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.

Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.

Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school

Applications must be submitted by Monday 4th December by 9am. Interviews will be held w/c 4th December 2023. Further information about the school can be found on our website – www.georgemitchellschool.co.uk. All completed applications should be email to samara.bradford@georgemitchellschool.co.uk. Please note we do not accept CV applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.

For more information please refer to the application pack on our website or contact Samara Bradford, HR Officer on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail samara.bradford@georgemitchellschool.co.uk