Ashmead Primary School - Teaching Assistant

Ashmead Primary School – Teaching Assistant with Midday Meals Supervision The Role: We are looking for teaching assistants who can work flexibly in different year groups across the school. We are looking to recruit positive and proactive teaching assistants who are able to provide strong class support alongside effective 1:1 or small group support. There is an opportunity for graduate candidates to be considered for a teaching apprenticeship, after they have worked with us as a successful teaching assistant. Location: Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road Deptford London SE8 4DX 020 8692 6081 Email: admin@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk Website: www.myashmead.org What we are looking for: Excellent practitioners with a passion for learning who are capable of building good relationships with children, staff and families. People who are proactive, creative and enjoy working with individuals and as part of a team. People who are able to assess a child’s needs and suggest appropriate tasks and strategies accordingly. People who can show initiative and are willing to play an active part in the life of the whole school. Salary Details: Actual starting salary approx £ 16,900 per annum. TA - APT & C Scale 3, £31,086 – £31,530 pro-rata term time only 39 weeks per year, 22 hours per week (8.50am to 1.15pm) Start Date: January 2026 Further information Ashmead is a values-based learning community. Our vision for children is that they leave us feeling both ‘loveable and capable’. We want children to be passionate, resilient learners with good character who achieve well across the curriculum. If you would like to help us realise this vision, we’d love you to apply! We strongly encourage visits from prospective candidates. If you need any further information (or to arrange a visit) please contact Jane Bickley, Co-Head, by telephone (020 8692 6081) or email (admin@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk). More details and an application pack can be downloaded from:: Ashmead Primary School - Vacancies The closing date for applications is 9 am on Friday 12th December 2025. Shortlisting will take place that week and interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th December 2025. We are committed to safer recruitment and the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks and proof of the right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Unfortunately, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants. Completed applications to be returned to: Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road Deptford London SE8 4DX 020 8692 6081 Email: admin@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk Website:www.myashmead.org The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.