Teaching Assistant
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Welling, Kent, DA16 3QG18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday, 9 am till 3pm with an hour lunch break
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Bexley 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose of the job:
§ To work under the direct instruction of teaching / senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
educational development.
Job Activities:
- Supervise pupils ensuring their safety and encourage pupils to be independent in order to interact with others, engage in activities led by the teacher and to act independently. Supervise and assist with any toileting needs as required.
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as role model reporting progress and achievements to teacher as agreed.
- Awareness of individual needs and respond appropriately ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning.
- Respond to pupils’ minor welfare and personal needs and ensuring pupils requiring regular medication are given timely reminders.
- Awareness of the school's educational and behavioural policies for developing pupils.
- Provide basic clerical and typing support for teacher.
- Assist the teacher developing effective methods of explaining basic ICT applications and supporting pupils in their use.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes,
- Attend weekly meetings and discussions, which contribute to the overall work of the school.
- Ensure the classroom is set for lessons as directed, clearing afterwards and assisting with display of pupils work.
- Record individual pupil’s behavioural difficulties, discussing with teacher appropriate responses and carrying them out.
- Undertake pupil record keeping, collecting information from/to parent/carers as directed.
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed, assisting in their use.
- Work within pre determined guidance, policies, procedures and teachers’ guidance.
What the school offers its staff
St Stephen’s is a high performing school in the London Borough of Bexley. We employ both an author and artist in residence, as well as specialist teachers for music and PE who work alongside our class teachers to ensure every child receives a broad, balanced and bespoke curriculum. Our Ofsted inspection found that ‘pupils exude a love of learning and describe the school like being a second family. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are courteous towards adults and their peers.’ We are committed to having the best possible standards in all areas of school life. Academically, our children perform to the highest levels. Our pupils enjoy learning and the exciting opportunities provided for them. We offer a secure, happy and disciplined environment where children grow and develop into responsible young people. Tours around the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 0208 303 9738 to arrange a visit with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02083039738
We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of teachers, teaching assist ants and other staff who strive to make certain that every child reaches their full potential academically, morally, spiritually and physically.
Arranging a visit to St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk.
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