Teaching Assistant

One-year contract (with potential to extend thereafter)

Hours: 32 hours 50 minutes per week, Term Time Only

We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of Teaching Assistant at Twyford Church of England High School. Twyford Church of England High School, the founding school in the Twyford CE Academies Trust, is a secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 in Acton, West London. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted (October 23). The Twyford CE Academies Trust is the top performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the country for pupil progress.

Teaching Assistants are required to support EHCP students in Years 7 – 13.

All applications are welcome, however these roles may particularly suit graduates who are considering a career in teaching. Teach West London (the Teaching School Hub for the four boroughs of Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow) is part of Twyford CofE Academies Trust and we are therefore extremely experienced in supporting those who wish to enter into Initial Teaching Training (ITT).

We are continuously accepting applications for this exciting position. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we identify a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

A salaried stepping stone for aspiring teachers

A graduate Teaching Assistant role is perfect for aspiring teachers – gain the experience you need to apply for teacher training, whilst earning a salary.

As a Lead Partner to Teach West London, you could even complete your teacher training at Twyford CofE High School once you are ready to do so. Click here to find out more.

These roles may also suit graduates hoping to progress to Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist. 

Successful Candidates will have:

• A sensible and proactive attitude, with the ability to be flexible, reflective and solution centric.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

 We offer:

• Excellent relationships within a strong team.
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are a graduate aspiring to teach, we can offer:

• Opportunity for a one-to-one meeting with a member of Teach West London’s initial teacher training team to offer you bespoke career support.
• Opportunity to work in KS3 and KS4 classrooms to provide you with a range of experience.
• Opportunity to work closely with the subject you aspire to train to teach in, allowing you to develop the necessary subject knowledge and familiarity with subject’s pedagogical approaches.

How to apply

Please follow the link to apply on our Vacancies page

https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Closing: Midnight, 30 May 2025.

'The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.