Teaching Support Assistant

Haringey Education Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Greater London seeks a passionate Teaching Support Assistant to support classroom activities and promote children's well-being in a vibrant school community. The successful candidate will engage in various educational tasks, providing critical support to teachers and students, especially those with special educational needs. You will be a part of a dedicated team in a nurturing environment aimed at fostering every child's educational journey for a successful future.

Benefits

Supportive staff and governing body

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
• Ability to support teachers in various classroom activities.
• Enthusiasm for fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with day-to-day learning activities.
• Lead the delivery of targeted interventions.
• Provide individual and small-group support.

Skills

Classroom management

Support for SEND pupils

Creative teaching methods

Job description

St Matthew’s C of E Primary School

South Street, Enfield EN3 4LA

Teaching Support Assistant

Required: February 2026

Salary: (actual salary range £22,272 – £22,590)

Hours: Full time (32.5 hours per week x 38 weeks); part-time hours also considered

Contract: Maternity leave cover

St Matthew’s is a one-form entry primary school in Ponders End, serving a vibrant and diverse community where families often face significant challenges. We are more than just a school – we are a supportive, caring family, driven by a shared sense of community and purpose, who believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our mission is to provide every child with strong foundations for a bright and fulfilling future.

We are committed to providing the best for our children, fostering a safe, happy, and nurturing learning environment where they can flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our vision goes beyond teaching an engaging curriculum – we aim to equip pupils with essential life skills, resilience, and the confidence to achieve their dreams.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Teaching Support Assistant who is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives. The role is flexible and may include:

• Supporting class teachers with classroom management and day-to-day learning activities
• Leading the delivery of targeted interventions
• Providing individual and small-group support, particularly for pupils with SEND
• Delivering high-quality care and support across the school

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting children’s learning and well-being. If you can inspire and engage young minds, embrace challenges with positivity, have a sense of humour, a ‘can-do’ attitude, and are eager to immerse yourself in a small, exciting school community, then this is the place for you.

We can offer you:

• A "beautifully inclusive school" (Ofsted 2023) with a vibrant and diverse community
• Enthusiastic learners with high standards of behaviour, proud of their school
• A supportive, welcoming, and dedicated staff team and governing body
• An evolving, exciting curriculum reflecting the diversity of our community
• A rich CPD offer with the freedom to innovate
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and reducing workload
• An opportunity to make a positive contribution to a school on an exciting journey

The Governors of St Matthew’s are equal opportunities employers, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Closing Date:

Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews:

Thursday 22nd January 2026 (afternoon)

Application:

Please complete the LDBS application form

St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices, including pre-employment and online checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.