• Closing Date:Closing Date:
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  • LocationLocation:
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  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
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  • GradeGrade:
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  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
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  • Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
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  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
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  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LW
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    735
  • About The Role

  • At Orchard, our Teaching assistants have a multifaceted role, primarily assisting teachers in supporting student learning and development. Their duties include preparing classroom materials, working with individual students or small groups, managing classroom behaviour, and providing extra support to those with specific needs. They also help with classroom organization, record-keeping, and communication with parents. 

    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. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. 

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 0208 300 4878 or at [email protected].
  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:
    Local Government Pension Scheme 
    25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
    Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time).
    Employee Assistance Programme 
    Kaarp Benefits Scheme 
    Effective CPD opportunities
    Collaborative working with other schools
    Excellent ICT facilities

    To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 6LW. CVs will not be accepted

    The closing date for applications is 20th March 2026. 
    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 interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    Orchard Primary School is committed to quality 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.
  • About Us

  • Orchard Primary School is a one-form entry primary school with a nursery. We are very proud of our pupils, who are committed to learning and we work in partnership with parents/carers and other stakeholders for our children to achieve the best outcomes in a safe and secure environment.
     
    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.orchardprimary.co.uk/

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