KS2 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Gatehouse School
Experienced Teaching Assistant
For Key Stage Two (Maternity Cover)
Required from 1st September 2025
Closing Date: ROLLING APPLICATION
We are seeking a high calibre KS2 teaching assistant for maternity cover, to support pupils, teachers and families at Gatehouse School. Applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals with at least three years Teaching Assistant experience are welcomed.Applications will be considered and short listed upon receipt.
Gatehouse is a rare find; a non-selective-entry independent London Prep School with a reputation for pupil achievement, academic progress and many extracurricular areas of school life. This is an excellent opportunity to join our highly successful school which was rated as outstanding during our 2021 ISI inspection.
What can Gatehouse offer you?- Teaching staff and pupils that benefit from small co-educational classes.
- Pupils keen to learn.
- A school committed to the development of its teaching assistants.
- Supportive, dynamic and conscientious colleagues.
The salary range is competitive, dependent upon experience, with additional salary for working in our After School Club between the hours of 3.30pm and 5.30pm. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and a free school lunch. This post is term time only plus INSET days (approximately 36 weeks per year).
Gatehouse School is located close to Victoria Park in east London, and is a 10 minute walk from Bethnal Green Underground Station or a 15 minute walk from Mile End Underground Station. Bethnal Green Overground is also a 15 minute walk from the school.
Gatehouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers, social media/online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be submitted using the Application Form attached to this advert. Please complete the form and return it by post or email to deputy.bursarl@gatehouseschool.co.uk Return address details are printed on the final page of the application form.