Job Vacancies

Teaching Assistant

5 days per week (22.50 hours) term time only
Scale 3 Spine Point 5 £16,492*
& 5 hours per week working as a midday meals supervisor
Scale 1 Spine Point 3 £3,565

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our team at Heronsgate Primary School.

You will support the provision of outstanding learning across our school and be passionate about providing rich learning experiences for all children.

You may be placed at either of our two sites in Thamesmead and Woolwich.

We are looking for someone who will:

  • Be enthusiastic and have high expectations for all children

  • Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs

  • Give general assistance to teaching staff both in the classroom and around the school

  • Support pupils to play together and enjoy their lunchtimes

  • Motivate and support pupils with their learning

  • Be able to work with pupils aged between 3 years and 11 years of age

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am

Application forms and job information are below:

Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Teaching Assistant Job Description
Teaching Assistant Person Specification
Midday Meals Supervisor Job Description
Midday Meals Supervisor Person Specification

Please return completed forms (CV’s not accepted) to recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Midday Meals Supervisors

5 hours per week working as a midday meals supervisor
Scale 1 Spine Point 3 £3,565

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our supervisory team at Heronsgate Primary School.

You will be responsible to the Headteacher for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils in the premises of the school during the midday break.

You may be placed at either of our two sites in Thamesmead and Woolwich.

We are looking for someone who will:

  • Proven experience of supervising children in a paid or unpaid capacity

  • Experience of supporting pupils with additional needs

  • Understanding of the importance of the school meal / packed lunch and the midday break as a social and educational occasion

  • Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and children’s wellbeing

  • An ability to work as a member of a team

  • The ability to relate to pupils and to deal with them patiently and firmly using positive strategies

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am

Application forms and job information are below:

Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Midday Meals Supervisor Job Description
Midday Meals Supervisor Person Specification

Please return completed forms (CV’s not accepted) to recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At Heronsgate Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

Our school has policies and procedures in place to deal with safeguarding issues, such as a strict selection and recruitment process for staff and regular volunteers. All candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.  As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children and young people.

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