Teaching Assistant

Deansfield Primary School, London, SE9 1XP

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,990.00 - £22,305.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.

Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.

Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

Deansfield is an innovative, oversubscribed primary school in Eltham, committed to providing an outstanding education for all its children. To work as part of our outstanding team, we are seeking a caring, committed and motivated teacher with vision and high expectations for learning. Deansfield has a strong ethos of inclusion, and a tradition of listening to and valuing all children and we strive for excellence in the achievement of pupils and staff.

Overall Job purpose:

Working under guidance, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require support to overcome barriers to learning

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To work as part of our outstanding team, we are seeking a caring, committed and motivated Teaching Assistant with vision and high expectations for learning. Deansfield has a strong ethos of inclusion, and a tradition of listening to and valuing all children and we strive for excellence in the achievement of pupils and staff. The role will be the nursery however you may be required to cover other classes at short notice.

Prospective candidates will have at least the equivalent of:

Teaching Assistant: NVQ Level 2 in supporting Teaching and Learning in schools (level 3 preferable), GCSE’s in English and Maths or relevant experience.

We would like to hear from you if you are patient, have a sense of humour and are committed to supporting all children to achieve their best. This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.

Visits are welcomed until 17/08/26. Please contact lmiller@compassps.uk to arrange this or for any further information.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and adults feel respected and valued. We maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned and promote a culture of openness where children and adults are able to talk and are listened to.

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 Deansfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Deansfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deansfield-primary-school

Deansfield Primary School is a values based learning community, committed to the education of the whole child. We are always seeking new and creative ways of engaging children in learning experiences that motivate and entice them to deepen their understanding and develop a life long love of learning. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum with music playing a very special role in the life of everyone at the school. We strive to achieve high academic standards for all children and believe this is best achieved through teaching that is engaging, innovative and personalised to children’s needs.

We are part of the Compass Partnership of Schools, a charitable trust of 11 schools that work as one to achieve the very best for all children and all communities.

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