Graduate Intern Teaching Assistant - Nower Hill High School

School: Nower Hill High School

Address: George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP

Website: http://www.nowerhill.org.uk/392/support-staff-vacancies

Graduate Intern Teaching Assistant

Required for an immediate start.

35 hours per week term time only 8.15am - 4.15pm (a one-hour unpaid break is incorporated in the hours.)

Salary scale H2, at £28,617 pa which pro rata is £23,795.04. 

The position is temporary until 31^st August 2026. There is potential for this role to be made permanent.

The successful candidate will support students both in the mainstream classroom and also in a 1:1 capacity. The candidate will also be expected to lead small group sessions within the core subject areas of Maths and English. An interest in working with students with a wide range of special educational needs including emotional, social and mental health needs is essential, together with an interest in supporting second language learners. A caring, flexible and common sense approach is important.

Nower Hill is a high achieving co-educational, diverse school.  At the most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “outstanding”.  We have high all round standards and a warm, supportive environment.

We offer:

• a strong culture of professional development
• a supportive leadership team and colleagues
• A dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible for staff wellbeing
• Openness to consideration of flexible working requests
• a heavily oversubscribed school with high standards and high expectations
• students who are a pleasure to work with
• close proximity to North Harrow London Underground station.

Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check. As a diverse and inclusive school we are committed to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and welcome applications that represent our diverse community. Applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please click to view the Nower Hill High School Equality Information and Objectives

We are looking an enthusiastic and committed person to support and work with students within and outside of the classroom. It is essential that applicants hold a degree qualification or equivalent. An interest in working with students with a wide range of special educational needs including emotional, social and mental health needs is essential, together with an interest in supporting second language learners. A caring, flexible and common sense approach is important.

This post is ideal for recent graduates who may be considering embarking on a career in teaching, health or social care, as you will have the opportunity to work with young people with a range of needs and benefit from the considerable experience of our Inclusion Faculty colleagues. Excellent CPD opportunities are available in our highly regarded Inclusion Faculty and many of our Interns move on to successful teaching careers or other professional careers working with children and young people.   

Please provide a letter (max 1 side A4) explaining why you are suited to the role, with your completed application form.

We encourage candidates to apply via the TES website – please follow the attached link:  https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/nower-hill-high-school-1005879

Details and application form available from our website

http://www.nowerhill.org.uk/392/support-staff-vacancies

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th March 2026

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting / interviews will be ongoing. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close.