Teaching Assistant

Lime Wood Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 1FJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 26

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,613.00 - £21,927.00 Annually (Actual) SP05-06 Outer London , Pro rata for 32.5 hours / 39 weeks

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team. Working under the guidance of teachers and senior leaders, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, helping to create a positive, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can succeed.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils, including those with additional needs, supporting their academic, social and emotional development. You will work alongside talented and supportive colleagues who share a commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring the best outcomes for all children.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, flexible and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families. In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of a welcoming school community where collaboration, professional development and a genuine passion for education are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will:

Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective learning activities.

Work with individual pupils and small groups to help them achieve their learning goals.

Build positive, constructive relationships with children that promote confidence, independence and inclusion.

Assist in creating a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment.

Support pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans.

Adapt learning activities and resources to meet the individual needs of pupils.

Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils in taking responsibility for their actions.

Help pupils develop self-esteem, resilience and a love of learning.

Supervise and support pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes and educational visits as required.

Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to the monitoring of pupil progress.

Promote the school's commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and pupil wellbeing.

Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive staff team.

Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved pupils.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children every day.

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

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.

About Lime Wood Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lime Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-wood-primary-school

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