St Clement Danes CE Primary School
Drury Lane Covent Garden London WC2 5SU
Tel: 020 3096 9745 office@stcd.co.uk
https://www.st-clementdanes.westminster.sch.uk
Teaching Assistant (Temporary Contract)
From November 2025 to 17th July 2026
Band 1, Step 1 £30,225 (pro-rata £25,271)
35 hours per week, term time only
Hours: 8.30 am - 4.00 pm
St Clement Danes is an outstanding primary school in the heart of Covent Garden. We are a diverse, multi-cultural Church of England School, determined that all of our children will flourish and reach their potential.
Are you enthusiastic and driven, and with strong inter-personal skills, looking to join an outstanding school in heart of Covent Garden?
This role is ideal for an experienced TA.
Prospective candidates are required to provide evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills and will have experience of working with children, ideally in an educational setting. They may have SEN experience and experience of working 1:1 with pupils.
The role of teaching assistant will have a major impact on the quality of teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who can:
Work effectively with children to ensure they make progress
Work as part of the team at the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to support teaching provision and pupils' learning
Under the guidance of the teacher, work with individuals and groups of pupils in class, and in the playground, including those pupils with additional educational needs, to help them to achieve their full potential
Support and implement strategies for teaching and learning. Help to prepare and organise classroom learning activities with great efficiency and attention to detail
Contribute to sporting activities at the school, including playtime supervision and potentially the running of an after-school club
Observe pupils' performance and use the school systems to provide the teacher with feedback on pupil progress
Be highly motivated, proactive and able to form excellent relationships with both children and adults
Be organised, positive, have clear communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
If you are interested in taking a tour of the school please contact Deb Starkey at: dstarkey@stcd.co.uk.
Application details are available from the school’s website.
Closing Date: Friday 14th November
Interviews: Friday 21st November
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.