Teaching Assistant
Start Date: 3rd September 2026, fixed term contract until 31st August 2027
Salary: grade 4, from scp 7 to 10 depends on experience; 32.5 hours
Please note that no leave can be taken during term time.
The Vineyard is a highly popular and successful primary school which is located at the top of Richmond Hill, a short distance from the River Thames and Richmond Park. It also benefits from an unusually secluded and rural environment. As a school, we are passionate about meeting all children's needs, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. We develop curious, caring and courageous children who are ambitious and want to learn. est emphasis on safeguarding and everyone in the school community has responsibility for the welfare and safety of pupils at all times.
We are looking for someone with:
● Enthusiasm and flexibility as a member of a staff team
● Strong interpersonal skills and a high regard for the wellbeing of children and colleagues
● A child friendly approach with a high regard for how to keep children safe
● Good organisational skills
● Good literacy and numeracy skills with a high level of written English
In return we can offer:
- An excellent working environment.
- Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success and wellbeing across the curriculum and within school
- A supportive, friendly and caring team
- Car parking on site
We promote diversity and applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Should you be short-listed for interview, you will need to provide evidence of:
- educational/ professional qualifications;
- proof of identity i.e. passport or photo driving licence;
- a birth certificate
- proof of address i.e. recent bank statement/council tax or utility bill
In accordance with the KCSIE we now conduct an online search for applicants who have been short listed.
Interview Date: TBC; suitable candidates will be contacted on their application submission; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is found
Visits to the school are welcomed.