1 : 1 Teaching Assistant
Manor Oak Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,617.00 - £29,025.00 Annually (FTE)
1 : 1 Teaching Assistant job summary
Main Purpose of the Role:
In this role, you will support the educational, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils, working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality lessons and engaging activities. You will provide targeted one-on-one or small group support to help meet individual learning needs, while contributing to a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment. Collaboration with staff will be key, ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Support for Pupils
Attend to pupils’ personal needs and implement individual care programmes, including those related to health, hygiene, first aid and welfare.
Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.
Build positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encouraging participation and independence.
Support pupils in engaging with teacher-led activities and peer interactions.
Support for Teachers
Prepare the classroom for lessons and assist with tidying and displaying pupils’ work.
Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour and achievements to the teacher.
Maintain accurate pupil records as requested.
Assist in managing pupil behaviour and report concerns appropriately.
Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, filing and collecting money.
Support for the Curriculum
Help pupils understand instructions and stay engaged in learning tasks.
Support pupils in literacy, numeracy and ICT activities as directed by the teacher.
Prepare and maintain learning resources and equipment, assisting pupils in their use.
Support for the School
Comply with school policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding, health and safety and data protection.
Maintain confidentiality regarding pupil and school matters.
Promote equality and diversity, ensuring all pupils have access to learning opportunities.
Contribute to the school’s ethos and aims, supporting colleagues and attending relevant meetings.
Supervise pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school.
Participate in training and professional development activities as required.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Manor Oak Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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