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.
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.