Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Streatham Wells Primary is an exceptional one-form entry school in between Streatham Hill and Tulse Hill. We are a small, friendly and caring school where everyone is committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for our children. At Streatham Wells we believe in growing hearts and minds. We deliver a curriculum which promotes academic excellence as well as supporting physical and mental wellbeing. We aim to foster learners to create a future generation more enlightened than the current and our curriculum is actively anti racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist and anti-ableist. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team in September 2026.

We can offer a wonderful team, committed fully to developing the hearts and minds of our staff as well as our children. We warmly welcome visits to the school and to meet with the Headteacher prior to applying.

Main purpose

The TA will:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Excellent organisation, communication and active listening skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and adults
• Good understanding of child development, SEND, and inclusive practice
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and commitment to child wellbeing
• Understanding of effective teaching methods and curriculum frameworks
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual learning needs
• Calm, resilient and positive, even in challenging situations
• Enjoys working with children and is motivated to help them succeed
• Committed to confidentiality, equality and anti‑discriminatory practice
• Enthusiastic, reflective and aligned with the school’s ethos and values

What the school offers its staff

• Pension Scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Access to high quality CPD
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket Loans

Further details about the role

We particularly welcome candidates who may want to teach in the future, looking for experience working in the classroom to develop practice.

The role involves supporting high‑quality teaching and learning by working closely with class teachers to deliver a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum, including supporting pupils with SEND. The post holder will help manage behaviour in line with school policies, maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment, use ICT to support learning, observe and feedback on pupil progress, and supervise pupils when required. They will assist with lesson preparation, assessment and classroom organisation, communicate effectively with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals, and work collaboratively with colleagues. The role also requires a strong commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, health and safety, and ongoing professional development in line with school expectations.

How to apply

Please download the Job Description and application form via the link on this page and once completed send it to [email protected]

If you have any questions or would like a call to discuss the role, contact us at [email protected] or call 02086743742

Closing Date for applications: 2nd June 2026 at Midday

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.