Teaching Assistant

Lead the Past. Influence the Future 

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:   Hendon Prep, London, NW4 1TD

Salary:  £23,352.56 per annum (not pro rata)  

Hours:  40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7.30am - 3.30pm

Contract:   Permanent | Term Time only

Start:  April 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School- Hendon Prep School 

Hendon Prep is a warm, inclusive and nurturing independent preparatory school where every child is known, valued and empowered to thrive. Guided by our mission to Empower, Inspire and Include, we combine personalised learning, expert teaching and innovative approaches to help every child achieve academic success while growing in confidence and resilience.

Our diverse community celebrates kindness, curiosity and a love of learning. Through a broad and creative curriculum, enriching co-curricular opportunities and a strong focus on student wellbeing, we ensure children from Preschool to Year 6 flourish both academically and personally. Safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child are central to everything we do.

As part of the Blenheim Schools Group, you will benefit from working within a collaborative and innovative network of schools committed to educational excellence, professional development and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and students across the school, providing valuable support that enables every child to flourish. You'll help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed.

You'll also lead and supervise our after-school provision, ensuring students enjoy engaging activities in a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable setting.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting students in lessons to access learning and make strong progress

Working alongside teachers to deliver tailored support and reinforce learning

Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive attitudes towards education

Supporting students of different ages, abilities, and needs across the school

Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment

Leading and supervising after-school provision from 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues

What you will bring

Has GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Has experience working with primary-aged children

Builds positive and trusting relationships with students and colleagues

Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills

Demonstrates patience, resilience, empathy, and a positive attitude

Is passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing

Shares our values of kindness, inclusion, and high expectations

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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