Teaching Assistant for KS1

Bigland Green Primary School, London, E1 2ND

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hrs per week; 8:00 AM to 4 PM or 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM Monday to Friday, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: NJC Points 3 to 6; pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates must have a GCSE A*, A or B in English and mathematics. A Levels and/or a degree is preferable but not essential. Candidates must be committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives, and be driven by self-motivation. Some experience of supporting children in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

Bigland Green offers:

§ curious children who are eager to learn, and have good support from parents;

§ weekly training sessions for all teaching assistants;

§ dedicated and committed teachers who work as a strong team with all staff;

§ commitment to staff CPD and professional growth, and;

§ a modern, spacious building with exceptionally good resources for inside & outside learning

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

Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Bigland Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 475 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bigland Green Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077027088
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bigland-green-primary-school

Bigland Green is a provider of great learning and graded as outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s mission is to educate pupils so that they become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The school’s Learning Vision articulates how it provides great learning by harnessing children’s curiosity, encouraging perseverance and providing a pathway to success in our fast-changing and inter-dependent world.

At Bigland Green, we instil in our pupils the fundamental values that are needed for being successful as individuals and as a society. We teach our pupils to cope with success and challenges. Pupils are equipped with skills that are essential for the world outside the school and beyond. These are part of the school’s strong ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Bigland Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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