Teaching Assistant

Location: Mount House School, Barnet, North London
Salary: £19,650 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term, 41.6 weeks per year

About Mount House School

Mount House School is a small, nurturing co‑educational day school in Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, every child is known, cherished and challenged, enabling them to flourish across academic and co-curricular life.

Set within a beautiful Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, the school offers a unique blend of countryside calm and easy access to London's cultural opportunities. Education has been the heart of this setting since 1940, and since becoming fully co‑educational in 2022, Mount House has continued to develop as a community that values individuality, creativity and academic ambition.

The school emphasises exceptional pastoral care and a "small is beautiful" ethos, where relationships are strong, support is personalised, and every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Our vision - Be You. Belong. Become. Is underpinned by the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration and growth.

About the Role

Mount House School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 pastoral and academic support for a Year 7 student with EHCP needs. This rewarding role focuses on helping a student access the curriculum, build confidence and develop independence within a nurturing school environment.

You will support the student in lessons, reinforce learning, assist with homework and adapt strategies in line with EHCP guidance. Using the student's interests, you will help foster engagement and motivation while promoting inclusion and social development.

You will work closely with teachers and parents to monitor progress and ensure consistent support, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

The role also includes contributing to the wider school community through behaviour support, events, and general classroom duties.

Above all, you will embody the ethos of Mount House School: nurturing confidence, building community and ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Safeguarding is central to this role. You will follow all school policies, maintain confidentiality, complete required training, and prioritise the wellbeing of every child.

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) essential
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• SEND-specific training desirable

Experience

• Experience working with secondary-age students
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs and SEND
• Experience working with ADHD, autism, DCD, speech, language and communication informed approaches desirable
• Experience in either mainstream or specialist settings

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of the GCSE curriculum
• Understanding of strategies to support students with ADHD, autism and DCD
• Ability to promote independent learning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Organised and able to manage administrative tasks effectively
  

Personal Attributes

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive sense of humour
• A genuine passion for working with young people
• A willingness to go the extra mile to support students
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Emotional resilience, patience and empathy
• A reflective and collaborative approach

Early applications are encouraged as the school may close the advert early.

Safeguarding & Pre‑Employment Checks

Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references.