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 salary approx £ 24,000 per annum.
TA - APT & C Scale 3, Term time only, 39 weeks per year, 31.25 hours per week (8.50am to 3.35pm). We can also offer 22 hours a week (8.50am to 1.15 pm).
Start Date: September 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, Headteacher, 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 Monday 8th June 2026. Interviews will take place week beginning 15th June 2026.
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.
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
