Teaching Assistant

Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4DG

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £6,662.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Post Title: Teaching Assistant
School: Upland Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Contract Hours: 10 Hours
Working Weeks: 38 weeks
Working Pattern: 13:00 - 15:00, Monday - Friday
Position Available: 2
Grade: BEX04, NJC 3
Salary: £6,662 Actual (£28,617 FTE)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: Midday 5th November 2026 (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date)
Interview Date: Week commencing 9th November 2026

We are seeking 2 dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and welcoming team, primarily supporting Key Stage 2 intervention programmes to help pupils achieve their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children in KS2 .
• The minimum of a Level 2 Diploma or equivalent.
• A reliable, flexible, and caring approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children..
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence in supporting positive behaviour and encouraging social development and engagement
• A passion for helping children succeed both academically and personally.

We offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 0208 303 2175.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.

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 Upland Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Upland Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upland-primary-school-bexleyheath

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