Job Description

The Lyceum

Hackney
20,090 pro rata

Salary:

Lyceum Pay Scale

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 October 2025

Apply by:

26 September 2025

Job overview

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Reporting to the Assistant Head Academic via the Class Teacher, the Teaching Assistant will assist colleagues in offering and maintaining an excellent quality of education for children within the school's policies and procedures. It is expected that they will work with pupils in whole class, group and sometimes a one-to-one basis. At times, the Teaching Assistant may also be asked to take responsibility of the class for short periods of time to cover in the absence of Class Teachers.

The Teaching Assistant should expect to:

Maintain a safe, stimulating environment appropriate to the age of the children under the supervision of the Class Teacher


Work in partnership with the class teacher, consulting and sharing information with him/her about the needs and progress of the children


Enjoy working with children and have a positive attitude towards pupils of all abilities including those with Special Educational Needs


Have discretion and be able to honour matters of confidentiality


Possess patience and a sense of humour


Have high expectations of behaviour and model mutual respect


Be a reliable and flexible team player through working cooperatively with other members of staff, adapting to change and attending meetings


Participate fully in the life of the school


Be familiar with the procedures for fire drill and in the event of fire to be responsible for the group if necessary


Always ensure the safety and security of the children


Attend Parents' Evenings or other School functions as required


Undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster

The Lyceum School

The Lyceum School is an independent prep school for just over 120 boys and girls aged 4 to 11. Founded in 1997, the school is well known for its equal emphasis on the arts and academics. We provide a topic-based curriculum which links many subjects and allows our teachers to plan creative schemes of work that draw on their own knowledge and passions. We have specialist teachers for Music, PE, Spanish and Latin. We especially welcome applicants who can bring their own individual interests to the school. The Lyceum provides rigorous pastoral care that places pupils' well-being at the heart of all we do.


The Lyceum is part of a larger family of nursery, prep and senior schools called Dukes Education. Being a member of The Lyceum team means being a member of the Dukes family who provide CPD, conferences and many networking opportunities. Dukes' vision is to create a family of unique and extraordinary schools who support one another whilst maintaining their own identity.


Safeguarding Responsibilities


To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons with regard to safeguarding procedures


To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on the school premises and when they are engaged in activities elsewhere


To support in the provision of high-quality care and education for the children in the school; to fulfil legal and statutory requirements


To implement all school policies and procedures, and report to the appropriate teacher any incidents of disruptive or unacceptable behaviour of pupils that may not be known to the main teaching staff


To comply with all school policies - particularly those on Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Acceptable Use, Confidentiality and Data Protection


The Lyceum School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and checks with previous employers.

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About

The Lyceum

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The Lyceum

65 Worship Street, Shoreditch
London
EC2A 2DU
United Kingdom

+44 20 7247 1588

The Lyceum School is a happy place where learning is rich, fulfilling and exciting, where our pupils make exceptional progression their time with us.



We are housed in a beautiful 5-storey building, that boasts of a large playground, a yoga room, art and design studio, a science lab, a large library and a canteen. Our school is an oasis of calm in the heart of London where we nurture our children with time, expertise and care.



We are a co-educational, non selective school. We have topic-based, holistic approach to teaching and learning and have placed the performing and visual arts at the centre of our curriculum. Our approach, our location and our strong family atmosphere make The Lyceum a truly special place for children to grow and learn.



The Lyceum is a part of Dukes Education, a family of schools and educators, brought together by a common purpose: to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education.

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