Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job DescriptionLead the Past. Influence the Future Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Hendon Prep, London, NW4 1TD

Salary:

Up to £23,000 per annum (depending on qualifications)

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 10.00am - 6.00pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time only

Start:

January 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About Hendon Prep School

At Hendon Prep, we pride ourselves on being a warm, inclusive, and nurturing independent preparatory school. Here, every child is known, valued, and empowered to thrive. Guided by our mission to Empower, Inspire, and Include, we blend personalized learning with expert teaching and innovative approaches to help every child achieve academic success while growing in confidence and resilience.

Our diverse community celebrates kindness, curiosity, and a love of learning. Through a broad and creative curriculum, enriching co-curricular opportunities, and a strong focus on student wellbeing, we ensure children from Preschool to Year 6 flourish both academically and personally. Safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child are central to everything we do.

As part of the Blenheim Schools Group, you will benefit from working within a collaborative and innovative network of schools committed to educational excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both teachers and students across the school. Your contributions will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed.

You will also lead and supervise our after-school provision, ensuring students enjoy engaging activities in a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable setting.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students in lessons to access learning and make strong progress.
• Working alongside teachers to deliver tailored support and reinforce learning.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive attitudes towards education.
• Supporting students of different ages, abilities, and needs across the school.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
• Leading and supervising after-school provision from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.
• Building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

What You Will Bring:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• A knack for building positive and trusting relationships with students and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Patience, resilience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• A passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• A commitment to our values of kindness, inclusion, and high expectations.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools dedicated to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centers on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalized, ambitious education that helps every child thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of Outcomes First Group, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.

How to Apply

Complete your application before the closing date. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

london (abbey wood)

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English