Teaching Assistant

THE SCHOOL

St Helen’s is an academically selective independent girls’ day school for over 1100 students aged 3-18, set in beautiful green space in Northwood, Middlesex.

It draws pupils from a wide area of north-west London, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire with easy access by Underground from central London.

THE OPPORTUNITY

St Helen’s Prep school is looking to recruit a permanent, Upper Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant, to start September 2025. The role is full time and term time only.

The main purpose of this role is to assist the teaching staff in ensuring pupils across all primary ages are learning in a safe, supportive, and healthy environment in which they can both broaden and enrich their understanding of the world and enhance their social skills.

Please read our applicant information pack for full responsibilities and person specification.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interviews: 18th and 19th June 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be observed within the classroom environment, be interviewed by the Prep School Leadership team, tour the school, and meet other members of the relevant department.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2024 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at recruitment@sthelens.london