• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    14 May 2026
  • LocationLocation:
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  • School AddressSchool Address:
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  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    821
  • About The Role

  • At Longlands Primary School, we are excited to offer the opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our warm, welcoming and child-centred school. Longlands Primary School is a forward thinking and successful, one and half form entry school in Sidcup. At the heart of our school is a strong sense of community, where relationships matter and every child is encouraged to achieve, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning. As part of our committed and supportive staff team, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, valued and inspired each day, providing support in the classroom, working with small groups and individuals and celebrating every step of progress along the way. We are looking for someone with kindness, patience, energy and a genuine passion for working with children—someone who will embrace school life and make a lasting difference to the experiences and achievements of our pupils. 

    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

    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 for more information. Further information about our school can be found at www.longlands.bexley.sch.uk

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tom Baines, Head Teacher, at [email protected] 
  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:

    To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Longlands Primary School, Woodside Road, Sidcup, Kent DA15 7JG. CVs will not be accepted.

    The closing date for applications is 14th May 2026. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 18th May 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.

    At our school, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where every child, family and member of staff is valued and respected. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and enriches the experiences of all who learn and work here.

    We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences. We are committed to ensuring that all appointments are made fairly and on merit.

    As a school, we celebrate individuality and are dedicated to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and fostering a culture of belonging. We are looking for staff who share our commitment to inclusion and who will help every child feel seen, heard and able to thrive.

  • About Us

  • Longlands Primary School is a forward thinking and successful, one and half form entry school in Sidcup. At the heart of our school is a strong sense of community, where relationships matter and every child is encouraged to achieve, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning.

    This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

    Appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, online checks, medical clearance, verification of qualifications, right to work in the UK, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

    The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent, must be declared.

    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.longlands.bexley.sch.uk/

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