Teaching Assistant
London, England, United Kingdom Part-time Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
DOWNDERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Downderry Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 5QL
Tel: 020 8698 5768
Email: admin@downderry.lewisham.sch.uk
Website: www.downderryprimaryschool.com
Ages 3-11 NOR: 456 Group 3
Required From September, 2026
TEACHING ASSISTANT WITH POSSIBILITY OF COVERING CLASSES (IF QUALIFIED)
FIXED TERM UNTIL JULY 2027 in the first instance
SCALE 3 (Pro-Rata £31,086 - £31,530) – 22 ½ Hours per week (9.00 a.m – 3.00 p.m) – Term Time Only
Downderry is looking for skilled, experienced, highly-motivated, resilient and enthusiastic teaching assistants to support teachers and students to achieve their full potential within the teaching and learning environment.
They should have a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards with the ability to motivate to ensure learning is always the main focus in school, whilst being a positive role model. If you hold an HLTA qualification you may be asked to cover classes in all year groups. This post is for a fixed term position till July 2027 in the first instance.
We already have:
If you have lived or worked overseas for three months or more as an adult (Over 18) you must provide the relevant overseas check
Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment
Downderry school is an equal opportunities employer
Visits to the school are welcome
Closing Date for completed applications: 12:00 p.m. - 2 nd July, 2026
Interview date : week beginning : 6 th July, 2026:
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Application forms/job details are available on the schools website www.downderryprimaryschool.com
DOWNDERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Downderry Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 5QL
Tel: 020 8698 5768
Email: admin@downderry.lewisham.sch.uk
Website: www.downderryprimaryschool.com
Ages 3-11 NOR: 456 Group 3
Required From September, 2026
TEACHING ASSISTANT WITH POSSIBILITY OF COVERING CLASSES (IF QUALIFIED)
FIXED TERM UNTIL JULY 2027 in the first instance
SCALE 3 (Pro-Rata £31,086 - £31,530) – 22 ½ Hours per week (9.00 a.m – 3.00 p.m) – Term Time Only
Downderry is looking for skilled, experienced, highly-motivated, resilient and enthusiastic teaching assistants to support teachers and students to achieve their full potential within the teaching and learning environment.
They should have a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards with the ability to motivate to ensure learning is always the main focus in school, whilst being a positive role model. If you hold an HLTA qualification you may be asked to cover classes in all year groups. This post is for a fixed term position till July 2027 in the first instance.
We already have:
- Happy, positive, lively children who want to achieve
- A dedicated, highly motivated, talented, hardworking staff
- Committed and supportive governors and parents
- A school ethos where every child matters
- Be a good team player
- Be committed, enthusiastic and responsive
- Be motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Prove to have a good level of written, numeracy and oral skills
- Be patient and caring
If you have lived or worked overseas for three months or more as an adult (Over 18) you must provide the relevant overseas check
Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment
Downderry school is an equal opportunities employer
Visits to the school are welcome
Closing Date for completed applications: 12:00 p.m. - 2 nd July, 2026
Interview date : week beginning : 6 th July, 2026:
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Application forms/job details are available on the schools website www.downderryprimaryschool.com
