Colfe's Junior School Part-time Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - 1 Year Contract

We seek a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) from September 2025 to provide support to class teaching across the school. The role would also involve supervising lunch and outdoor play. The hours are 8am - 1.20pm (term-time only). This is a fixed term contract for a year.

Applicants should be flexible and have an interest in how young children learn. They should be willing to work within a close-knit team, be friendly, punctual, conscientious and professional in their approach. Sound ICT skills would be an advantage.

Experience working with Junior school pupils as a teacher or teaching assistant would be desirable.

Application procedure:

The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. There will be an interview and lesson observation for shortlisted candidates.

The application should be submitted either by post to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe's School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW or electronically to: recruitment@colfes.com

The application should be sent as soon as possible and by Noon, Monday 16 June at the latest. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary.

Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, prohibition from teaching and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Applicants should be flexible and have an interest in how young children learn. They should be willing to work within a close-knit team, be friendly, punctual, conscientious and professional in their approach. Sound ICT skills would be an advantage.

Experience working with Junior school pupils as a teacher or teaching assistant would be desirable.