Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours to be confirmed)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Inspire the lively little learners at Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park! We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park is an Outstanding primary academy with high expectations and aspirations for every child. Our staff aim to provide exceptional education, support, care, enrichment, and challenge to prepare children for future academic success and happy lives. We offer a unique creative curriculum, a clear vision, strong moral values, and a love of learning within a multi-cultural, multi-faith community where children learn together, respect, and value each other. The academy is located in the heart of Tottenham and prides itself on the hard work and excellent behaviour of both children and staff. As a Teaching Assistant, you will supervise and support identified students in 1:1, group, or whole class settings, ensuring their safety and access to learning. You will assist in developing resources, schemes of work, and teaching strategies alongside teachers to meet students’ learning needs. You will also evaluate student progress through agreed assessments, provide detailed feedback to teachers, and lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning central to our ethos. We invest in staff through support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of high-quality training programmes at all levels, including senior leadership. We seek talented individuals who share our vision of creating exceptional learning environments and are committed to ensuring every child in London receives the best education. Alongside career progression and training opportunities, we offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including the Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders before applying.

Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value diversity among staff and students and are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and supportive learning and working environment.

Experience
Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting student learning. Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels. Experience managing and being responsible for own workload.

About you
Committed to supporting children’s learning and development within a nurturing environment. Able to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff. Enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated to contribute positively to the academy community.

Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent.