Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term to July 2026)

Peareswood Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PR

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 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) NJC Scale Points 05 – 06 (£27,957-£28,363 pro rata for 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year)

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term to July 2026) job summary

Job title: Teaching Assistant
Status: Fixed term until July 2026
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Working weeks per year: 39 weeks
Grade: NJC Scale Points 05 - 06 (£27,957-£28,363, pro-rata £21,613 - £21,927)
Post Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date for Applications: 2nd November 2025

Peareswood Primary School is excited to offer an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our supportive, inclusive and passionate team.

In this role, you will play a vital part in helping children fully engage with the curriculum and thrive in their learning journey. We are seeking a motivational, resourceful, and compassionate Teaching Assistant who can inspire and support our students throughout their daily school life. If you are committed to making a positive impact in the classroom and fostering a love for learning, we would love to hear from you!

No day is ever the same in this role and we are looking for adaptable and flexible individuals who thrive in an environment with changing priorities.

The job role will include:

• Working in a team with the class teacher to deliver excellent support with teaching and learning;
• Working with children on a 1:1 or group basis;
• Accompanying groups on trips;
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning;
• Working with teachers to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources;
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all children;
• Creating opportunities for all children to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.

What you will need to succeed:

• You must have a relevant level 3 supporting teaching and learning in schools qualification (or equivalent);
• Previous experience of working in a Primary school;
• A proven ability to work in a team and in using 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 commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Candidates should refer to the job description/person specification and explain within their expression of interest how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.

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.

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peareswood-primary-school

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