Teaching assistant

We seek an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with appropriate qualifications to join the

Key Stage 1 team in the Junior School.

Required for January 2026

(or as soon as possible thereafter)

The post offers excellent opportunities for the successful candidate to participate fully in the further development of this lively and forward-looking School. S/he must have a clear philosophy of education and be committed to outstanding teaching and learning.

Closing Date for Completed Applications: 12.00 noon on Thursday 20 November 2025

Interviews will take place w/c 24 November 2025

Early applications are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

To apply please complete an application form (available to download from the School’s website www.stbenedicts.org.uk) and return to recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk. Further details can be obtained from the HR department: 020 8862 2185 or email recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

child protection, discipline, health and safety
promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Registered Charity Number 1148512

ST BENEDICT'S SCHOOL EALING

1 role available

Teaching assistant