Teaching Assistant /Lunchtime supervisor
Friars Primary Foundation School, London, SE1 0RFThis job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
June 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed
Full-time equivalent salary
- Hay Grade 2.2 (FTE £29,808) Pro-rata for term time only. £14,311 approximately per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
§ Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
§ Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
§ Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
§ Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
§ Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
§ Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
§ Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work
§ Be aware of pupil needs/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
§ Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
§ Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
§ Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
§ Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying etc.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
§ Support pupils to understand instructions
§ Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies and the school curriculum
§ Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
§ Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
§ Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
§ Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
§ Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
§ Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
§ Attend relevant meetings as required
§ Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
§ Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
§ Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
§ To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Southwark Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and the school’s safeguarding policy.
§ Follow school’s code of conduct.
What the school offers its staff
- a good school that offers a friendly and caring ethos
- a hard working supportive team along with committed Governors and parents
- a caring school community where children are at the heart of everything
- happy, well behaved pupils, who enjoy coming to school
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Friars Primary Foundation School is committed to the Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Friars Primary Foundation School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Friars Primary Foundation School website
- Email address
- sbm@friars.southwark.sch.uk
We are a vibrant one form entry primary school with a friendly and supportive team who are looking for someone that would enjoy working within our caring ethos. The candidate would complement our dedicated team by combining good subject knowledge with an ability to deliver interesting and challenging lessons in order to secure strong outcomes for all children. Bringing a sense of humour, creativity and compassion to the role would align with our school values.
Arranging a visit to Friars Primary Foundation School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@friars.southwark.sch.uk.
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