Teaching Assistant - Southall

Teaching Assistant

Post Start Date: July or September 2026

Closing date: 29/06/2026

Closing time: 9:00

Job Reference: CJ5729

Advert Posted On: 08/06/2026

Contract & Working Hours

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Term time + 2 inset days (38.4 weeks with 3 extra support staff days to be taken as leave during term time, negotiated in advance with Line Managers)

Salary information: Grade 4 Point 7, £24,451 per annum

Job Overview

Do you want to work in a successful Learning Support Department with a supportive team, where you will be valued and appreciated? Do you have a passion for supporting students to make progress?

We seek an individual who is keen to give quality support to students' learning and behaviour in classrooms and around the school, including breakfast club, break and lunch times, study club, after school and/or in the Additional Resourced Provision for SEND students according to need.

About Greenford High School

Over the last decade we have consistently achieved outcomes that have placed us in the top 5-10% of schools nationally for student progress. We aim for all students to achieve excellent academic results and many gain places at top universities. We are a truly comprehensive school which tries to get the best out of every child, whatever their ability or circumstances. We are known for our exceptionally strong relationships between staff and students and for our staff promotion opportunities across many areas of the school.

Our facilities are superb with a university campus style layout, extensive IT facilities, large, expansive playing fields. We also have one of the largest Post 16 Centres in London with designated study and support areas.

Our Vision

'Learning to succeed' is what Greenford High School is about: a love of learning; the motivation to succeed. Our aim is for students to fulfil their limitless potential - through perseverance and effort. We don't select our students, but we do select our staff. Each highly trained staff member is here to support, guide, inspire our students so that whatever their starting point when they arrive, they leave with the world at their feet - equipped and ready to continue their learning through apprenticeships, at university and throughout their careers.

What we offer you

• A supportive approach to approving staff leave of absences
• Small class sizes where possible
• Financial assistance for Masters and further degrees
• A partnership with the Institute of Education and Teach First
• Free on site car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage
• Free access to sporting facilities and fitness gym
• A range of health & well being services including access to the 'Workplace Options' staff support scheme and onsite counselling

Our Staff

Our school is a highly diverse community, and it is very important to us that the profile of our staff group matches that of our students. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

What our students say about our Learning Support Staff

• " help to give me confidence and independence in maths"
• " is very nice and motivates me to do better"
• " helps me with phonics so now I know more words and confidently read in class"
• " help me when I need someone to talk to and I don't know how"

How to Apply

We place a high priority on valuing and supporting our staff team and are looking for outstanding professionals who desire to help young people gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in life. If you share our vision and want to join a school where your skills as a professional will be recognised and valued, please apply by downloading the application form from or here at the Crinkle website and return to .

Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 9am. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date.

Greenford High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Pre employment screening including reference checks with previous employers, a criminal record check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and online searches including social media checks will be undertaken for successful candidates.