Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term Contract (2 terms) with potential to become a permanent role)
Grade 5 £18,663 pa to £19,492 pa
22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm
39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)
Required: January 2026 to 31st July 2026
The Governors at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team.
About you:
We are seeking a teaching assistant who:
• Has previous experience of working in a school setting
• Has experience of working with pupils with additional needs
• Is flexible and willing to work with groups of pupils as well as individuals, inside and outside of the classroom
• Will work with school staff to support and manage lunchtime supervision as one of their daily duties
• An excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Will promote our school values and ethos
We can offer the successful candidate:
• A welcoming, caring and supportive school
• A friendly staff committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Children who are well behaved, polite and eager to learn
How to apply
Application forms and further details are available by contacting the school by e-mailing admin@olovrc.com or phoning the office on (020) 8575 5344
The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk.
In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview and the successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service (CES) contract
Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by noon on Tuesday 25 November 2025.
Interview date: Wednesday 3 December 2025