About this role
About the Role
Streatham Wells Primary is an exceptional one-form entry school in between Streatham Hill and Tulse Hill. We are a small, friendly and caring school where everyone is committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for our children. At Streatham Wells we believe in growing hearts and minds. We deliver a curriculum which promotes academic excellence as well as supporting physical and mental wellbeing. We aim to foster learners to create a future generation more enlightened than the current and our curriculum is actively anti racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist and anti-ableist. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team in September 2026.
We can offer a wonderful team, committed fully to developing the hearts and minds of our staff as well as our children. We warmly welcome visits to the school and to meet with the Headteacher prior to applying.
Main purpose
The TA will:
Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupilsPromote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusionGive support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Skills & Attributes
Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skillsExcellent organisation, communication and active listening skillsAbility to build positive relationships with pupils and adultsGood understanding of child development, SEND, and inclusive practiceKnowledge of safeguarding requirements and commitment to child wellbeingUnderstanding of effective teaching methods and curriculum frameworksAbility to adapt support to meet individual learning needsCalm, resilient and positive, even in challenging situationsEnjoys working with children and is motivated to help them succeedCommitted to confidentiality, equality and anti‑discriminatory practiceEnthusiastic, reflective and aligned with the school’s ethos and values