Teaching Assistant - Reception Class (Fixed Term Contract)

Horniman Primary School 

Reception Class Teaching Assistant (Part time, Fixed Term Contract)  

Ref: HP109 

The Role 

Teaching Assistant – Required 4th September 2023 to 19th July 2024 

Part time, 10 hours per week, 1.20pm - 3.20pm, 5 days per week, term time only (38 weeks per year) 

Location 

Horniman Primary School, Horniman Drive, London SE23 3BP 

Telephone: 020 8699 3190 

Email: hr@horniman.lewisham.sch.uk 

What We’re Looking For 

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic person with early years experience to work as a Teaching Assistant in Reception Class. You will be a vital element in supporting the work of class teacher in all aspects of classroom management. 

Staff at Horniman benefit from an excellent team ethos. We encourage all staff to be active in their professional development and a comprehensive package of induction will be provided along with the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge through training. We are committed to the well-being of our staff and offer a programme of activities in support of this. 

Salary Details 

Scale: SC3, spine points 5 - 6, currently £26,193 p.a. to £26,625 p.a. (this is the full time, all year-round salary which will be pro rata for this position at term time only, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year  

Actual salary is approximately £6,300.66 p.a. to £6,404.57 p.a. 

Further Information 

Horniman is a one form entry primary school (ages 4-11). The school has a unique location in Forest Hill, London with exciting grounds and spectacular views across London; with close links to the Horniman Museum. We offer a wide range of extended services which include after school club, breakfast club, holiday play schemes and 25 different enrichment clubs 

At Horniman we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

Safeguarding Statement: 

Horniman Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, overseas checks if applicable, and receipt of satisfactory references. 

Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits, or Indefinite Leave to Remain. 

Horniman Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. 

How To Apply 

Please complete both the application form and the safer recruitment form and return these via email to hr@horniman.lewisham.sch.uk or by post to the school (address above). These can be found on the school website (along with the full application pack) by following this link: www.hornimanprimary.com/vacancies 

CVs are not accepted. 

Closing date for applications – 11.59pm, Sunday 9th July 2023 Midnight 

Shortlisting – Monday 10th July 2023  

Interviews – Wednesday 12th July 2023 

N.B. Shortlisting & Interview date can be subject to change