Teaching Assistant Fixed Term
Peareswood Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PR14 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
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 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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Peareswood Primary School website
School location
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