Teaching Assistant (Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance)
Featherstone High School
Ealing
- £27,769 - £29,003 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual salary. Grade 5, 32.5 hours per week, Term time only plus 5 training days
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2026
Job overview
We wish to appoint to this Multi Academy Trust of two schools, an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Teaching Assistant. The postholder will be responsible for supporting individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning and contributing to a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.
Why Join Featherstone High School?
Featherstone High is a welcoming and high-achieving school where teamwork, ambition, and the success of young people are at the heart of everything we do. We value our staff and are committed to supporting their professional growth and well-being.
At Featherstone High, we offer:
An opportunity to teach in a school where the Quality of Education is Outstanding (Ofsted 2025)
A comprehensive programme of professional development
A collaborative environment with colleagues who are passionate about inspiring and empowering students
Competitive pay and an excellent pension scheme
Trust Day which can be used to request time off during term time
Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential counselling and support across a wide range of areas
A range of staff benefits including discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, and free access to Teacher Perks
If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact hr@featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk
Featherstone High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Equality is at the heart of Featherstone High School’s Value and motto “Together we achieve”. FHS understand that, in order to enable all members of our community to achieve their full potential, we need to be proactive and positive in ensuring everyone is given equal treatment and opportunities, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other of the protected characteristics.
All applications must be made online via TES. CV's will not be considered.
Closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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About Featherstone High School
- Featherstone High School
- 11 Montague Waye, Southall
- Middlesex
- UB2 5HF
- United Kingdom
Featherstone High School is a mixed, multi-cultural comprehensive school for pupils between the ages of 11 and 19 situated in the London Borough of Ealing.
Featherstone is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people. We aim to give students a rich and rewarding education, filled with exciting and unique possibilities.
Our 2023 Progress Score of +0.83 puts us amongst the top schools in the country for progress. We have excellent progression outcomes, with over 90% of students moving on to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
We offer all teachers excellent support and place a very strong emphasis on continued professional development. The school has the Investors in People accreditation. As such we offer in-service training of the highest quality.
Featherstone High School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are based in Ealing with parking on-site and good public transport connections: 14 min walk from Southall Station (connections to Paddington and the Elizabeth Line); school served by 195, 482, E5, 105, H32, 120 bus routes.
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