Teaching Assistant
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Welling, Kent, DA16 3QG21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks a year, Term time only, 8:45am till 3:45pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Bexley 4.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose of the job:
- To work under the direct instruction of teaching / senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers by supporting pupils in their learning in order to ensure their continuing educational development.
- Assist teachers in fostering an attractive learning environment to ensure that pupils spend their school life in stimulating surroundings.
- To assist teachers and senior managers in preparing resources and equipment as necessary, in order to support pupils' learning.
- To assist teachers to maintain clear records and observations so that pupils receive the maximum benefit from their education.
Job Activities:
- Supervise pupils ensuring their safety and encourage pupils to be independent in order to interact with others, engage in activities led by the teacher and to act independently. Supervise and assist with any toileting needs as required.
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as role model reporting progress and achievements to teacher as agreed.
- Awareness of individual needs and respond appropriately ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning.
- Respond to pupils’ minor welfare and personal needs and ensuring pupils requiring regular medication are given timely reminders.
- Awareness of the school's educational and behavioural policies for developing pupils.
- Ensure the classroom is set for lessons as directed, clearing afterwards and assisting with display of pupils work.
- Record individual pupil’s behavioural difficulties, discussing with teacher appropriate responses and carrying them out.
- Undertake pupil record keeping, collecting information from/to parent/carers as directed.
- Provide basic clerical and typing support for teacher.
- Assist the teacher developing effective methods of explaining basic ICT applications and supporting pupils in their use.
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed, assisting in their use.
- Work within pre-determined guidance, policies, procedures and teachers’ guidance.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes,
- Attend weekly meetings and discussions, which contribute to the overall work of the school.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact St Stephen’s Catholic Primary school on 020 8303 9738 or email sbm@st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Performance Incremental Progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Effective CPD opportunities
- Collaborative working with other schools
- Excellent ICT facilities
- Opportunities for flexible working
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.
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.
About St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02083039738
We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of teachers, teaching assist ants and other staff who strive to make certain that every child reaches their full potential academically, morally, spiritually and physically.
Arranging a visit to St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk.
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