Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT

PERMANENT, 41.25 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME ONLY

REQUIRED FROM JANUARY 2027

This is an exciting opportunity for an EYFS Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join our Junior School.

The post holder will be a Teaching Assistant within the Pre-Prep and will support our youngest pupils to learn and develop.

They will assist and support the Class Teacher as required to ensure all students are supported as they learn. This opportunity includes supervising our Pre-Prep Breakfast Club each morning.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a similar role, with excellent verbal and written communication schools and the ability to support the academic and pastoral needs of children of Reception age.

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK 

• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff 

• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision 

• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff

• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning 

• A diverse benefits package including:

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions

• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay

• Free onsite parking and bicycle storage

• Free gym membership with discounted family rates

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round

• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery

• School fee discount

• Cycle to work scheme

• Interest-free computer loans

• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community

• To champion social awareness and sustainability

• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student

• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders

• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply:

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the online application form via MyNewTerm.

Please note that applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm. CVs and covering letters sent via email will not be accepted.

For further information please telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.

Closing Date:              Midday on Tuesday 29 September 2026

Interview Date:          Week commencing Monday 5 October 2026

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.