Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£29,436 per annum

About the Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in an ambitious school with wonderful children? Elmhurst Primary School, a four-form entry outstanding primary school in East London, is seeking a Temporary Teaching Assistant for a 1-year maternity cover. You will join a highly valued support team contributing significantly to a calm and stimulating learning environment. The role involves working with classes, groups, or on a 1-1 basis to support pupils’ learning and development. Elmhurst is part of the New Vision Trust, a dynamic Multi-Academy Trust of good and outstanding schools, and is a respected National Teaching School and lead school of an English Hub and Maths Hub, offering excellent training opportunities. Safeguarding and child protection are embedded in the school’s culture, and all successful applicants will undergo thorough safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Experience
Previous experience working with children is desirable but not explicitly required. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and people skills, initiative, and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.

About you
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Initiative and a professional manner
- Smartly dressed and professional appearance
- Willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively as required
- Motivated, hardworking, and committed to supporting children’s learning and welfare

Qualifications
High standards of literacy and numeracy are essential, with a minimum of ‘A’ level or Level 3 standard equivalent; graduates are preferred. Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit a literacy and numeracy test as part of the interview process.