Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor
Boxgrove Primary School, Greenwich, SE2 9JP40 days remaining to apply
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £20,245.00 Annually (Actual) This salary is pro rata to 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor job summary
Boxgrove Primary School - TEACHING ASSISTANT and MID-DAY MEALS SUPERVISOR
27.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year - 22.5 hours Teaching Assistant / 5 hours Mid-Day Meals Supervisor
09.00 - 15:30 Monday - Friday with a 1 hour break for lunch
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £16,564 TA & £3681 MMS
Do you have a passion for working with children?
We are seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant and with vision and high expectations for learning to work across our school, within a whole class setting and on an individual basis, supporting children with additional needs, and supervising children on the playground during playtimes and lunchbreaks.
A degree of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the children and the school.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the management of children’s behaviour, health, and well-being
Prepare classroom resources and equipment for use during lessons
Support individual education plans and class work under the guidance of the class teacher
Motivate and assist children to stay on task and complete work effectively
Accompany classes on school outings and support physical activities such as PE and drama
Attend training sessions and INSET days
Assist with minor accidents and supervise unwell children as directed
Provide care and assistance to children, which may include hygiene, feeding, and supporting during break and lunch times.
Requirements
Level 2 qualifications in English and maths
Training in communication techniques, creative play, and physical care is desirable
Experience supporting pupils with communication, interaction, sensory, or physical impairments is advantageous
A commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding policies
As a member of our team, you will:
Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children
Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process
Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential
As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:
Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice
Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools
Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways
What we offer:
Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS
Access to a structured programme of professional development
Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
Access to staff benefits and discount scheme
Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible
Boxgrove Primary School is a two-form entry school rated as Good by OFSTED. We are part of Compass Eko Trust an innovative and forward-thinking Trust comprising of 28 school. This unique partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes for children across our schools.
Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before appointment; the post is permanent and is subject to a satisfactory probation period
We are an equal opportunities employer
For further information about our school please visit our website www.boxgrove.compassps.uk
Applications close - Monday 2nd November
Only successful candidates will be contacted
Interviews - Week beginning 2nd November (May be before depending on volume of applications received)
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call our school office on 0208 310 1912 to arrange a convenient time and date.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Boxgrove Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 382 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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