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Teaching Assistant

Nightingale Community Academy · London · Wandsworth

Job description

We are looking for a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to support our students' educational journey. Your day-to-day assistance will be crucial in providing the help and encouragement students need to thrive in a supportive classroom environment

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils’ learning and development under the guidance of the class teacher, including one-to-one and small group interventions.

Promote positive behaviour and social-emotional development, supporting pupils to manage emotions and interact successfully with peers.

Assist with planning and delivering activities, adapting resources to meet individual needs.

Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to assessment and planning.

Support the school’s ethos of safety and inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.


Key Requirements:

GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths

Experience working with children, preferably in an SEMH, special needs, or educational setting.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Is proactive and flexible, able to adapt to the needs of different pupils and situations.

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, understanding the importance of confidentiality and school policies.


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About this school

Nightingale Community Academy

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 5–19

Good
Pupils
137
Avg teacher salary
£57,657
Pupil:teacher ratio
6.2:1
Academy trust
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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London, Wandsworth, SW17 7DF

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Salary
OHCAT Inner London PayScale, Grade SC3, Spine points 14-17, Actual Salary: £26,616.34 - £26,995.00 (FTE: £31,083.00-£31,526.00)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
25 June 2026
Closing date
28 June 2026

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