Hillside Infant School

Teaching Assistant (KS1)
Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 13/11/2024
Closing time: 11:59 AM

Teaching Assistant (KS1)

Salary information: Scale 3, £20,515 - £20,824 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Location: Northwood, Middlesex
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic teaching assistant to join our friendly and caring team at Hillside Infant School. We are wishing to appoint someone who is committed to providing outstanding education and care for our children in order for our pupils to be ‘the best they can be’.

The successful candidate will:
  • Have level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.
  • Have experience in working in a school environment.
  • Understand how to support children whilst developing their independence.
  • Have the ability to motivate and inspire children through their learning journey.
  • Have high expectations of all children.
  • Work well as part of a team.
  • Have good Maths and English skills.
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills.
  • Have a sense of humour.
  • Be keen to develop skills and experience and share these with other staff.
We can offer:
  • A warm and caring staff team.
  • Motivated and well-behaved pupils.
  • A well resourced and spacious building.
  • A highly supportive parent and Governor community.
  • Further training to support your development.
What our staff say:
  • Our voice is heard by leadership and they involve us to ensure systems work for us in the classroom.
  • It’s a lovely work community where everyone is approachable, helpful and generous with their time.
  • We have close relationships with colleagues and high expectations of ourselves.
  • The children are fantastic, well-mannered and polite; the parents are really supportive of the school.
Closing date: Wednesday 13th November 2024 at Noon
Interview date: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Further information: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive the right volume of suitable applications.

Supporting Documents

Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
Hillside Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.


Our Location
Address: Northwood Way, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1RX