St Olave’s Prep School
Location: 92 Southwood Road, London SE9 3QS
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000–£30,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
About the Role
St Olave’s Prep School is looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated, supportive and nurturing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary practitioner who is passionate about helping children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. The successful candidate will understand the importance of combining high expectations with genuine care and strong, positive relationships.
At St Olave’s, kindness and relationships are at the heart of our school community. Our pupils benefit from small class sizes, excellent pastoral care, specialist teaching and a wide range of opportunities that enable them to flourish both inside and outside the classroom.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who shares these values and is committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives every day.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Support teaching and learning across the classroom.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to develop confidence, independence and academic progress.
- Provide effective one-to-one support for children who require additional academic, emotional or pastoral assistance.
- Help maintain a positive, purposeful and nurturing learning environment.
- Build strong and positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team.
- Contribute actively to the wider life and community of the school.
- Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
About You
We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Teaching Assistants who hold a Level 3 qualification and have a proven track record of providing effective one-to-one support in a primary school environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience working in a primary school setting.
- Experience providing one-to-one support to children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
- Warmth, patience and professionalism.
- High expectations of themselves and the children they support.
- A Level 3 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or an equivalent qualification.
Experience supporting children with SEND would be an advantage.
What We Offer
In return, we offer:
- A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.
- Small class sizes and the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils.
- High-quality professional development opportunities.
- A well-resourced learning environment.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced and dedicated colleagues.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children’s lives.
- Company pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Discounted or free food.
- Sick pay.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
- Referral programme.
- On-site canteen facilities.
Safeguarding
St Olave’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate pre-employment safeguarding and child protection checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and the school reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000–£30,000 per year
Work Location: In person