Job Description
Reception Class Teaching Assistant
St Christopher’s School and Nursery, Wembley
Up to £21,000 per annum
Start date – 1st September 2026
Full time, Term Time Only
Monday – Friday / 8am – 5pm
We are currently looking to employ a teaching assistant to work in the reception class at our fantastic school. We would like to hear from you if you have a passion for support and the drive to work in an independent preparatory school.
This would be an exciting opportunity for those who are looking for a career in education or looking to gain a valuable experience prior to teacher training. We are looking for candidates who can work well with a certain degree of independence, who have an innovative outlook, clear ambition and enthusiasm for pupil development and who will be fully involved in the life of the school.
Based in Wembley, Middlesex, St Christopher’s School and Nursery is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years -11 years. We pride ourselves on keeping our practice reflective and up to date, so that we can provide the best opportunities for every child, every day. We also celebrate the diversity of our community, carefully considering and respecting the variety of cultures, backgrounds and individual needs, and are passionate about continual provision and child-initiated learning inside and outside.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate the following:
Personal Qualities
• Able to demonstrate high levels of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence;
• Patient and kind, yet determined;
• Able to demonstrate integrity at all times;
• Loyal to the school and an embodiment of St Christopher’s Prep School & Nursery School Values (Learn, Share & Care) and its vision, mission and ethos;
• A lover of learning who is always willing to learn themselves;
• Empathetic to the plight/work of others;
• Understanding of the impact of their own behaviours on others, being a personal and professional role model for the community.
Professional Qualities
• Committed to putting our children first;
• Courteous, discrete, professional and respectful to all, at all times;
• Resilient and able to recover quickly from professional setbacks;
• Proactive and creative when problem solving;
• Organised and able to meet deadlines;
• An excellent communicator with children, colleagues and parents;
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently;
• Confident, articulate and eager to offer ideas;
• Hardworking, positive and enthusiastic.
As a Teaching Assistant you will be working alongside our passionate staff, you will also have a responsibility to;
• Assist the reception teacher in the effective running of lessons and the school day;
• Attend and contribute towards all relevant staff meetings and inset days;
• Attend Prize Giving, Open Mornings and other relevant whole school events;
• Contribute to morning care and after school provision;
• Contribute towards a safe and stimulating learning environment;
• Enthusiasm for co-curricular activities, whether drama, music or sport
• Hear children read and record their progress;
• Help to maintain tidy classroom environments and to prepare resources for lessons;
• Help to display children’s work and prepare teaching displays;
• Meet the health and safety and safeguarding requirements of the school at all times;
• Participate in co-curricular school activities including clubs, day and residential trips;
• Provide teaching cover as required throughout the school;
• Undertake all duties which reasonably fall within the purpose of the role and which may be allocated by the Deputy Head, staff and departments
Being part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools, Staff at St Christophers also benefit from;
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus of £750
• A comprehensive health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets)
Above all, you will benefit from being part of a fun, supportive and creative team.
If you feel you have the skills for this exciting role then please apply ASAP. To apply for the role pleased complete our online application form, this can be accessed at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001148
Closing date for applications is 01/05/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
St Christopher’s Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).