Job Description

Job description


Grade 4 3,308 pa to 3,452 pa

4 hours 25 minutes per week

39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)

About the school

The Edward Betham CE Primary School is looking to appointment an enthusiastic and reliable Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join our high-achieving two-form entry school. Graded as a 'Good' school by Ofsted in 2024, and an 'Excellent' school by SIAMS in 2022.



We are looking to appoint a part-time (4 hrs 25 minutes per week) Teaching Assistant as soon as possible. Duties will include 1:1 and small group support in Year 2, general in-class and lunchtime support.

About you:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:


Previous experience of working with children with additional needs

An understanding of autism (preferably, a certificated course related to autism)

A warm manner, yet an ability to maintain firm and clear boundaries for behaviour, learning and social communication

Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to work in a team and make a positive contribution to raising standards and making all adults and children feel part of the school

A positive, pro-active approach to supporting pupils' social and behavioural needs

Experience of running intervention programmes (e.g. Numeracy/literacy programmes for pupils of lower ability with additional learning needs)


Applicants are invited to visit the school website for more information

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk/Career-Opportunities/You can also contact the school to request further information by emailing admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk or telephone: (020) 8578 8928



The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be

found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance-2



Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy is available on our website.



References will be sought prior to interview. We will also consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates, who will be informed that we may carry out these checks as part of our due diligence process.

Closing date:

Application forms to be submitted to the school by noon on Friday 22 August 2025.


Edward Betham Primary School, Oldfield Lane South Oldfield Lane South Middlesex UB6 9JU


Tel No : 02085788928


Email : finance@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk