Lower School Classroom Assistant – Design & Technology
About This Role
Three days per week (24 hours), term time only
King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas.
We invite you to join our wonderful team who work hard to provide a joyful learning experience for the children in our care within our Design and Technology Department. At King Alfred, our Classroom Assistants work in close partnership with the teachers both inside the classrooms and outside in our beautiful grounds. Our holistic approach helps children to love learning, to be proud of their achievements, and to develop key skills of communication, collaboration, and creative thinking.
The post-holder should have:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable, not essential).
Experience, interest and enjoyment in working with children (e.g. in primary education, nurseries, children’s clubs, or volunteering roles).
Experience of working in design and/or awareness of practical, creative or technology-based learning activities suitable for primary pupils.
A commitment to child centred education and the ethos of the school.
Proven ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
We are seeking to enhance the diversity of our staff and student body and would therefore particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our school community, especially those from the global majority.
To read more about DEI at King Alfred, please see our DEI and Belonging statement and KAS Against Racism policy.
Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
What We Offer:
Free lunch.
Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme.
Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme.
Use of School gym facilities.
Staff CPD.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 12 April 2026.
All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, social media checks, and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.