* Friday 3 October 2025
* 12:30 13:30
* Trent CE Primary School Church Way Barnet EN4 9JH United Kingdom
Trent CE Primary School
Church Way, Barnet EN4 9JH
Tel:
Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Assistant duties
Start date: as soon as possible
Hours: Full-time, 8.30am to 3.15pm
Contract: Fixed-term until 17th July 2026
Salary: TA: £29,856 FTE (pro rata), term-time only
Lunchtime Assistant: £28,221 FTE (pro rata), term-time only
Trent CE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated
Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Assistant duties
to join our team as soon as possible. This role would be ideal for a recent graduate considering a future PGCE or career in education.
The successful candidate will work closely to support an innovative, dynamic, and high-achieving learning environment. They will engage positively with children to foster a love of learning and contribute fully to the wider life of the school.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and interact with children under the direction of the class teacher, encouraging enthusiasm for learning.
* Assist the Class Teacher with lesson preparation, classroom displays, and general classroom support.
* Supervise children during breaks and lunchtime activities.
* Support children with reading on a daily basis, maintain reading records, and monitor progress.
* Assist with teaching activities.
* Actively contribute to the broader life of the school.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
* Be IT literate and confident in using technology to support learning.
* Be committed to making a positive difference to children of all abilities and talents, using a variety of teaching approaches.
* Be proactive, dynamic, cheerful, and friendly, with a collaborative approach to working within a team.
* Maintain positive and supportive interactions with staff, pupils, and parents.
* Demonstrate excellent attendance, punctuality, and professional appearance.
* Engage fully in the life of the school and embrace its caring, inclusive ethos.
Please send applications to:
Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Interviews: week beginning 7th October 2025
Trent CE Primary School reserves the right to close this vacancy early and interview candidates before the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.
Trent CE Primary is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.