14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    5 January 2026

  • Closing date

    17 December 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£21,613.00 - £21,927.00 Annually (Actual) SP05/SP06 £27,957-£28,363 - Pro rata 32.5 Hours and 39 weeks per year

Teaching Assistant Fixed Term job summary

Job title: Teaching Assistant
Status: Fixed Term
Hours: 32.5
Working weeks per year: 39

Grade/Salary: SP05/SP06 £27,957-£28,363; Pro rata: £21,613 - £21,927
Post Start Date: 5 January 2026
Post End Date: 22 July 2026
Closing Date for Applications: 17 December 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

Peareswood Primary School is an inclusive and supportive primary school in Erith, with a love of learning that encourages every individual to aspire to be the best they can be. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning at Peareswood Primary School in Erith. This role is varied in the support you will provide for the children, and will vary from taking small groups, working individually or supporting the whole class.

We are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who shares the same passion for learning as our school team and strives to seek excellence in every day.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Working with class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.

Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.

Accompanying groups on trips.

Supporting assessment and evidencing learning

Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources

Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners

Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability

WHAT WE OFFER:

Flexible, term-time hours

The opportunity of working within a supportive team, in a friendly environment in this well run and respected school.

Good opportunities for personal and career development.

Pension Scheme.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Ideally a relevant level 3 supporting teaching and learning in schools’ qualification or working towards this qualification.

A proven ability to work in a team and on your own initiative.

A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.

A can-do attitude.

A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

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

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.

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About Peareswood Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
431 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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