Teaching Assistant

Bigland Green Primary School, London, E1 2ND

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 month
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,286 to £30,552

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an opportunity for a person with experience of a TA or someone who wants to explore before choosing a career in teaching. Candidates must have A* to B GCSE in English and mathematics. An A Level or a degree is an advantage but not essential, as is some experience of work in an educational setting. Prior experience is not a must as training will be provided, but 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.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will be deployed in a class to support the learning of pupils as directed by the classteacher. They will be placed in the key stage of their choice. 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 8:45 AM to 4:45 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

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.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Bigland Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 475 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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