Teaching Assistant
Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA)
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- P1 £29,125.00 to P5 £32,170.00 per annum [Actual Pay]
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 13 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2026
Job overview
Mossbourne Parkside Academy seeks to appoint a Teaching Assistant.
The successful applicant will be passionate about education. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ and will be focussed on the attainment of all pupils. To support and ensure the general care and welfare of all the children in the academy and to assist the teachers in the education process supporting children in their learning and the daily routine of the class.
This post is complimentary to that of the teacher, working in partnership to help further the aims of the academy. You will be required to carry out a wide variety of tasks under the direction and supervision of the teaching staff. These tasks will include assisting and supporting teachers in their professional duties and supervising children’s work and play activities.
Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
Hybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academies
The Mossbourne Allowance*
Free lunches*
Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academies
Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
Discounts at local restaurants
Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
Saturday and holiday paid programme
Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)
Staff appreciation awards and events
First rate professional development and career opportunities
Financial support for career development*
‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*
Remuneration for exam board marking*
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
*Terms and conditions apply for some benefits
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.
Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA)
Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA)
Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) is a thriving nursery and primary school for pupils aged 3–11, located in the heart of Hackney. We are proud to offer a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils develop into confident, well-rounded individuals who excel academically, creatively, and in sport.
Our dedicated staff recognise that every child is unique. Through high expectations, strong pastoral care, and a carefully planned curriculum, we ensure all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential and are well prepared for secondary school and beyond.
Since joining the Mossbourne Federation in 2016, MPA has undergone a significant transformation, achieving its first ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in 2021. Our academy is based in a beautiful Grade II listed building, with excellent transport links across London, making it easily accessible for staff.
The Mossbourne Federation
The Mossbourne Federation is a thriving network of Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form academies providing the children of Hackney and Thurrock with an outstanding education from Early Years to Post-16. We deliver the highest quality of teaching and learning across a broad curriculum, underpinned by high expectations for every student and by our Federation values of: ‘Excellence’, ‘No Excuses’ and ‘Unity’. Our staff strive towards a common goal: being the best we can be, ensuring every pupil, every teacher, and every member of staff, fulfils their potential. We value continuous improvement, are always learning, and we are always looking for a better way to do things. We are a supportive family that shares experiences, knowledge, and ideas in an environment that welcomes input and challenge.
Mossbourne Federation staff know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to being an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies and practices across the federation, including at board level. We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity, and anti-racism in every facet of what we do.
The Mossbourne Ethos
The Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Since 2004, the Federation has nurtured Sir Clive’s dream by fostering kind, courteous, hard-working, and well-rounded learners by providing an outstanding education based on the core values of ‘Excellence’, ‘No Excuses’ and ‘Unity’. Through upholding these core values, Mossbourne’s London schools have built a reputation for being, without exception, exceptional.
We are delighted that on 1st January 2025, Mossbourne expanded to include three new academies in Thurrock, Essex.
The Federation’s calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field and academically. All learners, regardless of ability, benefit from the innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning within The Mossbourne Federation.
See all our current Primary, Secondary & 6th Form vacancies here: https://www.mossbourne.org/vacancies/
You can follow us on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/
Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation on our Federation Recruitment Brochure
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