Teaching Assistant
Burnt Ash Primary School, Bromley, Kent, BR1 4QX6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
27 August 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £24,435 - £24,608
Actual salary
- Between £18,935 - £19,069
Pay scale
- Bromley Pay Scales BR4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are deeply committed to supporting the learning and development of all children, with a strong belief in every child’s ability to succeed.
Ideal candidates will bring a positive, flexible attitude and be adaptable to work across different areas of the school as needed.
A good standard of literacy and numeracy is essential to effectively support teaching and learning in the classroom.
Previous experience working with children across the primary age range is highly desirable. NVQ Level 3 is desirable although we welcome applications from both experienced and inexperienced candidates.
We value team players who show initiative, build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, and contribute positively to the wider school community.
The role requires someone who is reflective in their practice and continually looks for ways to improve outcomes for learners.
Proactive team players to contribute to a nurturing environment where children thrive.
We seek individuals committed to ongoing professional development and who are eager to grow in their role through training and feedback.
Maintaining confidentiality and upholding a high standard of professionalism is crucial.
What the school offers its staff
A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community that celebrates cultural diversity.
High-quality dynamic learning environments that promote children’s independence and curiosity.
Engaged children with positive embedded learning behaviours.
Access to excellent professional development and clear routes for career progression
A supportive and knowledgeable team within the school.
Full access to generous local government pension scheme and benefits.
A positive commitment to staff well-being wider benefits including; workload reduction, preferential school places after successful completion of the probationary period, access to free childcare and personal development.
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to support the delivery of high-quality classroom practice, provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, and contribute to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Please contact the school and ask to speak to the SENDCO for further information 020 8697 2441
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Burnt Ash Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 429 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Burnt Ash Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@burntashprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8697 2441
Burnt Ash Primary is a friendly, inclusive school where staff are passionate about our vision: caring about achievement for all. Burnt Ash is an innovative and stimulating place to work.
We pride ourselves on making learning irresistible and providing memorable experiences that nurture a love of learning and enable children to thrive. Children are highly engaged in their learning and demonstrate this through embedded positive learning behaviours; they achieve excellent academic standards. Our exciting curriculum is centred on a pedagogy of continuous provision and enquiry based learning, which allows our Burnt Ash Learners to grow.
Arranging a visit to Burnt Ash Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@burntashprimary.co.uk.
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