Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8:30 am – 3.30pm, 39 weeks per year – term time
Contract: Permanent
Required for: September 2025
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and proactive Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our welcoming and inclusive school community. This post will initially be based in EYFS, but may be deployed to other year groups in the future.
If you’re a skilled and compassionate practitioner, ready to make a real difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing—especially those with additional needs—this could be the ideal next step in your career.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking someone who:
- * Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an education or childcare-related subject.
- * Passionate about early childhood development and inclusive education.
- * Experienced in supporting children’s learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- * Knowledgeable about the EYFS Framework, phonics, and child development.
- * Committed to working as part of a team and open to professional growth.
- * Comfortable supporting outdoor learning, play-based provision and personal care when needed.
Your role:
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:
- * Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver high-quality learning for individuals, small groups and whole classes.
- * Support children with a range of needs, including SEND, by using inclusive, therapeutic and restorative approaches.
- * Deliver targeted interventions and contribute to assessment and next steps planning.
- * Take a lead on classroom preparation, display work and administrative support.
- * Build strong relationships with children, families and, where necessary, external professionals.
Why Join Horsenden Primary School?
Horsenden is a vibrant, diverse three-form entry primary school located in Greenford, London Borough of Ealing. We offer:
- * A strong and supportive leadership team dedicated to school improvement and professional development.
- * A collaborative, enthusiastic EYFS team and eager, enthusiastic learners.
- * A well-resourced Early Years environment with indoor and outdoor learning.
- * Regular professional feedback and development opportunities through our effective appraisal system.
Safeguarding Commitment
Horsenden Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 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.
Come and Visit Us
We warmly welcome visits. To arrange one, contact Mrs F Carver at recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk or call 020 8422 5985.
How to apply
- * Download the application form and job description from: Horsenden Primary School – Working with us
- * Read the guidance on how to complete your application form fully, including the supporting statement.
- * Return your completed application to recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk.
Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted.
Closing date and shortlisting:
Completed application forms to be submitted to the school by 12pm midday on Wednesday 18 June 2025 via email to recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk.
Interview date: Monday 23 June 2025