Individual Support Assistant (with named child)

Poverest Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 8.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - until the child leaves Poverest Primary School
• Actual salary: £14460-£14563 per annum (before deductions)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main purpose

The Individual Support Assistant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Under the leadership and supervision of the teacher/senior staff: will work with an individual as well as groups to supervise physical/general care of pupils, including those with SEN, support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Please see Job Description for more details.

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing support.

Professional Development where necessary.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and social media checks are required for this post.

Applications and appointments will be dealt with in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ISA BR4 JD & PS - October 2024.pdf - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Declaration of Convictions.pdf - 29.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Application form - support staff.pdf - 344 KB (opens in new tab)

About Poverest Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Poverest Primary School website
• Email address: cwhite@poverest.co.uk
• Phone number: 01689816060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poverest-primary-school

Poverest Primary School is a forward thinking school that recognises and develops children’s personal strengths and talents. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic learners and our staff is welcoming, hard working and supportive. We are striving towards outstanding so please join us on our journey.

We have an excellent Additionally Resourced Provision and inclusion is widespread so if you are interested in special educational needs this is the school for you!

Arranging a visit to Poverest Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwhite@poverest.co.uk.

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