One-year contract (with potential to extend thereafter)
Grade 5 £26,388 pa to £27,561 pa
32 hours 50 minutes per week
39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)
We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of Teaching Assistant at Twyford Church of England High School.
A salaried stepping stone for aspiring teachers
A graduate Teaching Assistant role is perfect for aspiring teachers – gain the experience you need to apply for teacher training, whilst earning a salary.
As a Lead Partner to Teach West London, you could even complete your teacher training at Twyford CofE High School once you are ready to do so. Click here to find out more.
These roles may also suit graduates hoping to progress to Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist.
About the school
Twyford Church of England High School, the founding school in the Twyford CE Academies Trust, is a secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 in Acton, West London. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted (October 23). The Twyford CE Academies Trust is the top performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the country for pupil progress.
Teaching Assistants are required to support EHCP students in Years 7 – 13.
About you
Successful Candidates will have:
*A sensible and proactive attitude, with the ability to be flexible, reflective and solution centric.
*A commitment to the ethos of the school
All applications are welcome, however these roles may particularly suit graduates who are considering a career in teaching. Teach West London (the Teaching School Hub for the four boroughs of Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow) is part of Twyford CofE Academies Trust and we are therefore extremely experienced in supporting those who wish to enter into Initial Teaching Training (ITT).
We offer:
*Excellent relationships within a strong team
*On-the-job learning and development opportunities
*Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
If you are a graduate aspiring to teach, we can offer:
*Opportunity for a one-to-one meeting with a member of Teach West London’s initial teacher training team to offer you bespoke career support.
*Opportunity to work in KS3 and KS4 classrooms to provide you with a range of experience.
*Opportunity to work closely with the subject you aspire to train to teach in, allowing you to develop the necessary subject knowledge and familiarity with subject’s pedagogical approaches.
How to apply
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx
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
The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
‘The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process’.
Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by midnight Friday 30 May 2025. We are continuously accepting applications for this exciting position. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we identify a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible