Teaching Assistant - TA

31 hours per week * 39 weeks per year * Term Time Only

About the school

Ealing Primary Centre is a well-regarded and successful Pupil Referral Unit for primary aged children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. We provide part time education for dually registered children who attend the rest of the week at their mainstream school and full time education for children who have been permanently excluded or placed here. We aim for our pupils to become confident in understanding their needs and in using strategies to manage them.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team; someone with a genuine passion for working with young learners facing challenges. The ideal candidate will possess good experience in mainstream schools, particularly with children who have additional needs. You will be committed to helping students successfully engage with the curriculum at Ealing Primary Centre. 

• Be genuinely committed to working with primary aged pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties to successfully access the curriculum at Ealing Primary Centre.
• Have sound experience of successfully using positive behaviour management skills, particularly with regard to children with additional needs.
• Be flexible, highly motivated and creative with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be numerate, literate and have a good command of spoken English
• Have a good general standard of education, including English and Mathematics at A* to C (or Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English)
• Be proficient in the use of ICT
• Be ready to work in an established multi- disciplinary team with a range of professionals.

If you are ready to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and are excited about the potential for ongoing professional development, we invite you to apply and join us in making a difference!

Visits are encouraged. Please contact Julie Irving, Senior Administrator, to arrange (020) 8575 6067

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website: Ealing Primary Centre - Job Vacancies You can also contact us to request further information by emailing Julie Irving, Senior Administrator, at jirving@ealingprimarycentre.co.uk or telephone: (020) 8575 6067.

Ealing Primary Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) which was formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau.

Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, we 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. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted.