Year 2 Teacher | October half-term until Summer 2026 | Ealing

2nd November start
Full Time
Posted about 2 hours ago
Expiring 16th July
Ealing, London
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A wonderful welcoming Primary School in Ealing is looking for a passionate Year 2 Teacher, to join after the October half-term until the Summer holidays (maternity cover). This is a top school in West London with an incredible and supportive team! The position is paid to scale and is suitable for experienced teachers, with no ECTs considered. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons in accordance with the national curriculum and the school's educational philosophy, ensuring the development of core skills across all subjects. - Assess and monitor individual student progress, providing tailored support and feedback to meet the diverse needs of learners. - Create a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, resilience, and independence, fostering a sense of community and belonging. - Collaborate with colleagues to develop, review, and implement curriculum plans that align with the school’s ethos of personalised learning and holistic development. - Support the emotional and social well-being of pupils, promoting positive behaviour and a respectful school culture. - Maintain accurate records of pupil achievement and behaviour, contributing to ongoing assessment and reporting processes. - Communicate effectively with parents and carers to share pupils’ progress and celebrate achievements, upholding the school's values of partnership and transparency.
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A two-form entry community school situated in the centre of a vibrant neighbourhood within the London Borough of Ealing. The school champions its core values by maintaining high expectations for all members of its community, delivering high-quality learning experiences, and fostering a stimulating, safe, and healthy environment. The school benefits from extensive outdoor spaces, including a large playing field, a hard surface pitch, and a nature area with a pond, offering rich outdoor learning opportunities. Recent developments include a spacious hall, ideal for whole-school celebrations and lunchtimes, as well as three new state-of-the-art classrooms and additional teaching spaces throughout the school. Committed to providing an inclusive and supportive setting, the school prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where both staff and students can thrive.

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    Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Inclusion Unit 📚 Location: Enfield, North London Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time Setting: Secondary School We are looking for a confident, caring and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the Inclusion Unit at a welcoming secondary school in Enfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant, HLTA or education professional who is passionate about supporting students who may require additional support with their learning, behaviour and engagement. 🌟 The Role As an HLTA within the school's Inclusion Unit, you will play an important role in supporting students who may need additional intervention or a more structured learning environment. Your responsibilities will include: 👩‍🏫 Supervising students within the Inclusion Unit and maintaining a calm, positive learning environment 🤝 Providing 1:1 support to students, both academically and pastorally 📚 Supporting students with their classwork, homework and individual learning programmes 🧠 Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours 👀 Monitoring student engagement, behaviour and progress 💬 Building positive and trusting relationships with students 🚸 Supporting students who may be struggling to access mainstream lessons 📝 Assisting with targeted interventions and personalised support 👥 Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and the wider pastoral team 🔄 Supporting students to successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons where appropriate 🛡️ Promoting the school's safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion policies ✅ The Ideal Candidate The school is looking for someone who: Has previous experience working with secondary-aged students Has experience as an HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar Is confident supervising groups of students independently Has experience providing 1:1 support Is calm, patient and able to manage challenging situations effectively Can build strong relationships with young people Has a good understanding of inclusion and additional learning needs Is proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a wider school team Has strong communication and organisational skills HLTA status or equivalent experience is desirable, but strong experience within a secondary school setting will also be considered. 📅 Why Apply? Full-time position ASAP start Based in Enfield Opportunity to work within a dedicated Inclusion Unit Supportive secondary school environment Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students who need additional support Potential for the role to develop depending on the school's ongoing needs If you are an experienced education professional looking for a rewarding HLTA/Inclusion role, we'd love to hear from you!
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  • Office Admin - Ealing Secondary
    Secondary school in EalingFull Time
    21 Sep - 23 Oct 2026
    📚 Admin Assistant - Learning Support 📍 Location: Ealing, West London 📅 Start Date: 14th September 2026 ⏳ Contract: Until October half term, with potential to continue beyond 🏫 School: Secondary School We are looking for a reliable and organised Admin Assistant to join the Learning Support Department of a welcoming secondary school in Ealing. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous school administration, office administration or education experience who is confident working in a busy environment and enjoys supporting both staff and students. ✨ The Role You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Learning Support team, helping the department run smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include: 📋 General administrative and data entry tasks 📧 Managing emails, correspondence and records 📁 Maintaining accurate student files and documentation 🗓️ Supporting with meetings, appointments and timetables 👩‍🏫 Assisting the Learning Support/SEN team with administrative tasks 📞 Communicating professionally with staff, parents and other stakeholders 💻 Using school systems and Microsoft Office to manage information 🤝 Providing general support to the wider school office when required 👤 About You The ideal candidate will: Have previous school or office administration experience Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be confident using computers and Microsoft Office Have strong attention to detail Be professional, approachable and reliable Be comfortable working in a busy secondary school environment Have an interest in supporting students and the wider Learning Support team Previous experience working within a school is preferred, but not essential for the right candidate. 🌟 What the School Offers A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Learning Support team A varied and rewarding administrative role Potential for the role to continue beyond October half term Excellent experience for anyone looking to build a career in school administration or education 📩 Interested? Apply today or get in touch to find out more!
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