Teaching Assistant
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School, London, E14 6DZDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2026
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 (Can be done as a job share): 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,086 p.a. (£26,859 p.a. pro rata)
Pay scale
- Scale 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience of working with children, ideally in a primary school setting
- An understanding of SEND and strategies to support a range of needs
- A commitment to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged learners
- A desire to learn and develop professionally as part of a high-performing team
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils in the classroom, working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning
- Provide targeted support for children with SEND, including those with complex needs
- Deliver interventions and support individual provision
- Promote inclusion, positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Supervision of children, including at break, lunchtimes, and during wider school activities
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A caring, welcoming and inclusive school community
- A diverse and creative setting in the heart of Tower Hamlets
- A supportive and experienced staff team
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives
Further information about the job
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Be committed to the progress and achievement of every child, including those with high levels of need
- Demonstrate a strong belief in inclusion and equality of opportunity
- Have a passion to build belonging in every child
- Show patience, resilience and kindness in supporting children to overcome barriers and achieve
- Be proactive, flexible and willing to take initiative in a busy school environment
- Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Lansbury Lawrence Primary school 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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 452 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School website
- Email address
- melissa.blanford@lansburylawrence.org
- Phone number
- 0207 987 4589
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School is a successful mainstream school that serves a diverse community in the heart of East London.
Arranging a visit to Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email melissa.blanford@lansburylawrence.org.
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