Job Vacancies
Teaching Assistants
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*
*actual gross salary
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at Heronsgate Primary School.
You will support the provision of outstanding learning, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) 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 people who will:
Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs
Be enthusiastic and have high expectations for all children
Give general assistance to teaching staff both in the classroom and around the school
Support pupils to play together and enjoy their lunchtimes
This role will be based within our NEST (school-based provision) with the possibility of movement to general class-based assistance in future years.
Candidates with experience of working with SEND children are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026, 9am
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
TA Job Description
TA 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.