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Teaching Assistant

Christ's College Finchley

Barnet

  • £27,729 - £29,346 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
SCP 3-7 FTE (term time only working)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 October 2025

Job overview

Christ's College Finchley are seeking passionate staff who want to support pupils with additional needs. You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles according to individual needs.

This role is ideal for those who have a genuine passion for helping children and young people, with a wide range of special educational needs, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. The successful candidate will receive full support and training in this role.

At Christ’s College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate. Our aim is to ensure a balanced, secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish. We do this because we know that our staff are central to the success of our pupils.

Your passion for education will be evident along with essential qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to listen and the ability to collaborate and work with others. You will have that unique skill of monitoring and inspiring our young people and in return we will provide you with every opportunity for a rewarding career. 

Christ’s College Finchley has a high-performing workforce and staff talent which is evident by the low levels of staff absences and turnover. Our staff wellbeing approach is a priority and, along with our focus on promoting from within, is central to our staff retention strategy. We place great emphasis on reviewing individual workloads and time pressures to ensure there are flexible work routines; workplace support and integration; individual and team recognition; and positive working relationships to maintain and improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our staff.

In the same way that we have high expectations of our pupils, we have high expectations of our staff but the benefits and rewards are multitudinous, from job satisfaction and career development to professional and lifestyle benefits.

In choosing to join us at Christ's College Finchley, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, designed to support you. We believe that staff can only discharge their responsibility for pupils if their own wellbeing is strong and therefore we prioritise reducing staff workload and fostering good wellbeing for all staff at CCF.
  • Joining a welcoming team - we tend to describe CCF as Christ's College Family - with an environment where staff are encouraged to thrive and where senior leaders focus on strategies to ensure workloads are manageable, there is flexibility where possible and that staff are recognised for the excellent work they do.
  • A school where teachers can teach because of strong behaviour systems and a recognition that teachers are the experts and therefore have autonomy, with no fads or 'non-negotiables'.
  • A well-planned and personalised CPD programme to ensure we continue to improve year-on-year.
  • Teaching staff have access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and support staff are enrolled in the local government pension scheme.
  • Annual on-site flu jab for all staff, including those not eligible for a free NHS flu jab.
  • Free tea and coffee in our large staff room.
  • A range of social events including summer barbeques and winter socials. Cake at Break takes place every Wednesday.
  • On-site free parking.
  • A scheduled calendar for staff, published in advance, with flexibility for events such as parents' evenings, which take place virtually, and a commitment to remaining under directed time. 
  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Eligible staff are entitled to an eye test and a contribution towards corrective glasses where they are required specifically for display screen equipment use.
  • Membership of the Schools Advisory Service which provides access for staff to a range of benefits including: GP appointment, counselling, some operations, physiotherapy and menopause support.




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About Christ's College Finchley

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+44 20 83493581

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Welcome to Christ’s College Finchley, a modern, forward-looking school that combines cutting-edge provision in teaching and learning with traditional values.

We pursue academic excellence for all pupils, resolute in the belief that every pupil has great potential and should be given the opportunity to fulfil it. The school combines the best teaching with skilled innovation and creativity to provide a rich environment for pupils to progress.

Our incredible teachers and their dynamic approach to delivering a traditional education through a contemporary curriculum and modern teaching methods allows us to nurture each pupil as an individual. At Christ’s College Finchley, we advocate a holistic approach to education with a focus on the development of the whole child, not just their academic credentials; therefore students are also encouraged to develop skills and expertise outside of the classroom through our extensive enrichment programme.

I am determined that every pupil will be able to reflect on their time at Christ’s College Finchley as happy and fulfilling, and having provided the foundations needed for their long-term future success.

Dr Ruth Hill
Headteacher

CCF's Vision

Our motto: Usque Proficiens or Advance All the Way underpins everything at Christ's College Finchley, where we genuinely believe there are no limits to what our pupils can achieve.

CCF's Mission Statement

To provide an outstanding academic and personal education that supports the development of pupils into well-rounded, compassionate and aspirational young people ready to contribute their knowledge and skills to 21st-century society.

CCF Values: Tradition, Aspiration and Success

Christ's College Finchley has an inspirational history since it was first founded in 1857 with many incredible alumni who have advanced all the way. Our expert staff build on our tradition of excellence and this, combined with our fundamental belief that there are no limits to the aspirations our pupils can achieve, ensures that CCF is a school that successfully and profoundly changes lives.

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