Teaching Assistant (fixed-term)
Heronsgate Primary School, London, SE28 0EA18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
3 November 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
- Full time: 5 days per week (22.50 hours) as Teaching assistant- term time only & 5 hours per week working as a midday meals supervisor
Contract type
- Fixed term - Two terms (ending August 2026)
Pay scale
- Scale 2 - Scale 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team atHeronsgate Primary School.
You will support the provision of outstanding learning across our school and bepassionate about providing rich learning experiences for all children.
You may be placed at either of our two sites in Thamesmead and Woolwich.
We are looking for people who will:
* Be enthusiastic and have high expectations for all children
* Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs
* Give general assistance to teaching staff both in the classroom and aroundthe school
* Support pupils to play together and enjoy their lunchtimes
* Motivate and support pupils with their learning
* Be able to work with pupils aged between 3 years and 11 years of age
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Heronsgate Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority.
Our school has policies and procedures in place to deal with safeguarding issues, such as a strict selection and recruitment process for staff and regular volunteers. All candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As part of the safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children and young people.
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.
About Heronsgate Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 748 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heronsgate Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8317 0809
Heronsgate is a popular outstanding 4-form entry primary school with a campus in West Thamesmead and one in Woolwich, opposite the Royal Arsenal development.
“This is an exceptional school. Staff and pupils are fully committed to the school’s aim which is ‘to discover and realise the genius in everyone’. Staff said that they appreciate the training and support they receive and that leaders care about their well-being. One member of staff spoke for many when they stated, ‘I would not want to work anywhere else’.”
Ofsted, December 2022
We are well resourced with an attractive outdoor environment and are keen to continue and enhance your professional development. Career progression for our staff is a high priority.
Arranging a visit to Heronsgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk.
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