Teaching Assistant

Bigland Green Primary School, London, E1 2ND

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 October 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: 35 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,225 per annum, pro-rata, term-time only

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates must have grade 6 (B) GCSE in English and mathematics or a Level 3 qualification. An A Level or a degree is an advantage but not essential, as is some experience of working in an educational setting. Regular training will be provided, but the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively, and take initiatives is vital for the role. The successful candidate will be self-driven and a strong team player. They will have a buy-in the school’s mission and vision.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will be deployed in a Year group to support the learning of pupils as directed by the classteacher. The key stage in which they will work will be negotiated on appointment. Some experience of teaching in a similar setting is desirable but not essential. Full-training will be provided by the school and the successful candidate will have regular, weekly in-house training on different aspects of teaching and learning. The post-holder will be required to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:35 AM to 4:35 PM, depending on the needs of the school. The post-holder will work during term-time (plus an additional week in Easter if required by the school). Candidates must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Being able to work as part of a team while being driven by own initiative is essential.

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

Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bigland Green Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 477 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bigland Green Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077027088
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bigland-green-primary-school

Bigland Green is a provider of great learning and graded as outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s mission is to educate pupils so that they become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The school’s Learning Vision articulates how it provides great learning by harnessing children’s curiosity, encouraging perseverance and providing a pathway to success in our fast-changing and inter-dependent world.

At Bigland Green, we instil in our pupils the fundamental values that are needed for being successful as individuals and as a society. We teach our pupils to cope with success and challenges. Pupils are equipped with skills that are essential for the world outside the school and beyond. These are part of the school’s strong ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Bigland Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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