Teaching Assistant

Dulverton Primary School is a vibrant, happy and successful two form entry community school located in New Eltham. Although we are ‘tucked away’ in a quiet residential area, we benefit from and make the most of our spacious grounds.

Every member of our school community is valued and respected. We recognise that every child is unique and strive to ensure that their academic, creative, social, physical and moral education is nurtured. We have high expectations of the children and our high standards of behaviour and work reflect this. Our aim is for our children to leave school at the end of Year 6 as ‘the very best versions of themselves’ that they can.

Our children are well-behaved, motivated and are keen to learn; supported by committed Governors, parents/carers and Friends Association (FODS). We are an inclusive school and seek to look for the best in every child, helping them to reach their full potential.

Dulverton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

For further information about the school, please visit www.dulverton.education

About the Role

Do you want to be part of a friendly and committed team helping children become independent, confident, resilient and aspirational learners?

We are recruiting for a teaching assistant to work flexibly depending on the needs of the children. You will be required to carry out group work and 1:1 work across a variety of ages and needs. 

You’ll be kind and caring and able to connect with children to bring out their best. Recent practical experience of working within a school setting is desirable, although not essential. 

You will be committed to the safeguarding of all pupils, have a great work ethic, be professional, reliable, committed, resilient and keen to make a difference to the lives of our children and their families. You will have good communication skills, be flexible, able to embrace change and take on board advice. Good time keeping and punctuality is essential.

Appropriate training will be provided.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

How To Apply

To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form available below. Your application should be submitted to tanya.edwards@dulverton.education.

CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at the interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Dulverton is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice.

Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.