We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teaching Assistant - Junior Department.

Description

Required for: September 2025

Location: Vincent Square - Westminster Under School 

Contract: full-time (term-time only), permanent 

Hours of work: 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (term-time only)

Salary: £24,275 per annum pro rata equating to £32,414.26 per annum FTE. This is term-time only role. 

Benefits of working at Westminster Under School include: 

•  free school lunches when onsite
•  private medical insurance (opt-in) 
•  free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours) 
•  access the School’s Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period. 

The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Friday 25th April 2025. Interviews will follow shortly after the closing date.

We are looking for a bright, caring and positive individual who enjoys working with children and who will relish the opportunity to help with the pastoral and academic development of our able pupils. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly team responsible for one Year 3 and two Year 4 classes, and will enjoy being involved in all aspects of busy school life. The Teaching Assistant will help teachers with lesson preparation and provide extra support for our pupils, both individually and within small groups. Outside of lessons, the Teaching Assistant will supervise pupils at break and lunch times and on educational visits. They will also fulfil a range of administrative tasks, such as creating displays and preparing inspiring, fun resources.  Westminster Under School is a supportive and inspiring working environment, with exceptionally motivated pupils and teachers.  

This is an exciting time to join the Under School, as we look forward to expansion to become a co-educational school for children aged four to 13 from September 2026. A key part of this role over the next year will therefore be to support the transition to welcoming girls, and help Junior Teachers positively contribute to the co-educational environment. The role may also subsequently involve supporting younger children and working across the 4-8 age range.  

Supporting the learning of pupils: 

• Support the learning of pupils through assisting Junior teachers in the classroom.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for learning, including setting up classroom equipment.  
• Help to keep the classroom in good order.  
• Help pupils who need extra support to complete tasks individually and in groups.  
• Basic marking of pupils’ work. 

Supporting the Class Teachers: 

• Assist with classroom administration tasks e.g. labelling books, trays, ordering new supplies etc.  
• Liaise regularly with class teachers.  
• Assist with the preparation and display of pupils’ work.  
• Help staff and pupils on school trips and outings, drama productions and at school events, some of which may occasionally be in the evenings. 
• Support Junior pupils more generally, including with organisation, independence and any appropriate pastoral matters. 
• Any other tasks as may be reasonably required by the Head of Juniors.  

Playground Supervision: 

• Supervise pupils according to school policies and procedures, including playground and lunchtime supervision and during school break times.  
• Liaise with the Day Matron and First Aiders to support any first aid and minor medical needs as necessary.  

Holidays 

This is a term-time only post (including INSET days) and holidays are, therefore, taken in the School’s main holidays.