Teaching Assistants - 2 x Oakhill + 2 x Dawlish Primary School

Job Vacancy: Level 2 Teaching Assistant Employer: Opossum Federation Salary: Grade Sc3, Points 5–6 FTE: £29,436 - £29,856 Pro Rata: £25,326.03 - £25,687.38 Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year), 36 hours per week, 44.86 weeks per year Start Date: September 2026 Responsible To: Head of School Available Locations: Oakhill Primary School (Woodford Green) – 2 x Positions Available Dawlish Primary School (Leyton) – 2 x Positions Available All staff are employed on federation wide contracts About the Opossum Federation "Enriching Lives, Unleashing Possibilities, Building Futures" The Opossum Federation is a dynamic family of primary schools located in East London, within the borough of Waltham Forest. Our federation comprises Dawlish Primary School, Newport School, Oakhill Primary School, and Thorpe Hall Primary School. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional education. In late 2024, both Newport and Oakhill schools achieved 'Outstanding' ratings in every category by Ofsted, while Dawlish and Thorpe Hall firmly hold 'Good' validations. At Opossum, we believe learning should be empowering, inclusive, and designed to spark curiosity. We build emotionally, academically, and morally strong individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the world. The Role We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and resilient Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our collaborative team. In this vital role, you will work under the direction of class teachers and school leadership to provide high-quality support, ensuring our pupils reach their full potential in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment. Whether assisting individual pupils, running small-group interventions, or supporting classroom management, your contribution will be essential to fostering a love of learning and maintaining high standards of achievement and behavior. Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities1. Support for Pupils Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEN), ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes. Establish constructive, empathetic relationships with pupils, adjusting interactions to their individual needs. Promote inclusion, self-esteem, independence, and acceptance of all learners. 2. Support for Teachers Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment, including preparing displays of pupils' work. Monitor, record, and provide detailed, regular feedback to teachers regarding pupils' achievement, progress, and classroom challenges. Promote excellent pupil behavior and handle classroom incidents promptly and effectively in line with federation policies. Provide administrative and clerical support (e.g., photocopying, typing, routine marking, and invigilation).