Teaching Assistant

Job DescriptionPosition: Teaching AssistantSalary: : Scale Point 4, Spinal Point 7-10 (£27,578- £28,783)Hours of work: Part Time (35.0 Hours) – Term Time OnlyContract Term: PermanentClosing Date: 10th November 2025Interviews: Week commencing 17th November 2025Start date : January 2026Campsbourne School is a popular and successful two form entry primary school in the London borough of Haringey. We are fortunate to be located on the boarders of Alexandra Palace Park and have substantial grounds. We have imaginative, creative and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and a highly experienced and inspirational teaching staff who are dedicated to providing the best all round education for our children and a strong commitment to inclusive practice.We Are Looking For Candidates WhoDemonstrate successful experience of working in a primary setting with children who have special needs.Can work as part of the staff team at the direction of the Class Teacher / Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion Manager) to support teaching provision and pupils’ learning.Under the guidance of the Deputy Headteacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils in class, and in the playground, including those pupils with special educational needs and personal care needs, to help them to achieve to the best of their ability.At the direction of Class Teachers, to help to organise activities, prepare resources and implement strategies for teaching and learning.Be familiar with lesson plans, Individual Education Plan targets and learning objectives.Observe pupils’ performance, and using the systems in place in the school/class, provide the teacher with feedback on pupil progress in relation to provision.Are highly motivated and energeticHave high standards and expectationsCan supervise and manage children’s behaviour effectively.Relate to children with patience, kindness, firmness and good humour.Deal with pupils in a positive and encouraging manner.Have a passion for helping children develop their social and emotional skills.Are able to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.We Can Offer YouA supportive, collegiate and motivated teamEnthusiastic, friendly children with a love of learningHigh quality professional development opportunitiesAn inclusive school with a ‘can do’ ethosStrong ambitious leadership with a clear sense of strategic directionSupportive parents and GovernorsExcellent transport links (Walking distance, through a park, to Alexandra Palace Train Station and close to Wood Green / Turnpike Lane on the Piccadilly LineSafeguardingCampsbourne Primary School and the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.Campsbourne Primary School actively promotes the core British Values defined by the Department for Education as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.To apply please contact the school office for an application pack. Candidates are required to complete an application form and write a statement which demonstrates how they meet the Person Specification. Completed application forms should be sent to Alejandra B Escudero.Email: admin@campsbourne.haringey.sch.ukTel: 020 83402064