Teaching Assistant

Location:

London, ENG, GB

Date: 18 Sept 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

St Anthony's School for Boys is a Catholic Preparatory School (IAPS) for boys aged 2.5 -13

It is a Roman Catholic School but welcomes boys of other faiths. There are currently over 280 pupils on roll, and the school is looking to increase this number to 330 over the next few years. This will be in part due to the rapid expansion of our highly successful Nursery, which opened in September 2023

St Anthony's School for Boys is looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Teaching Assistant on a permanent contract from January 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To work with the class teacher to foster a warm, caring, and friendly environment for the children within the classroom

To work with the class teacher in preparing work for the boys putting up displays and assisting as required within the classroom

Stay informed about all school policies and be aware of issues concerning individual students, ensuring effective communication among colleagues for their overall well-being.

To share in the responsibility for covering colleagues in their absence

Accompany and supervise children during off-site activities e.g, swimming lessons and educational trips

Undertake lunchtime supervision, including the road crossing of pupils

Prepare and clear up resources and maintain resource areas

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for working with children

A hands-on approach

A commitment to participating in the extra-curricular life of school

An interest in professional development

Good organisational and communication skills

Works well in a team

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

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Inspired UK Application Form (Teaching) 2024-25 docx

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