Lewisham Council
Teaching Assistant & Midday Meal Supervisor - St William Of York Catholic Primary School
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Job Description
Job title: Teaching Assistant and Midday Meal Supervisor
Start date: Asap
Hours:
- 26.25 hours (Teaching Assistant)
- 5 hours (Midday Meal Supervisor)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (until July 2027)
Pay:
- TA £32,112 (pro rata to term-time only) (Scale 3, Spine Point 5)
- MDMS £31,224 (pro rata to term-time only) (Scale 2, Spine Point 3)
We would love you to join our committed and hardworking team. Our school is a great place to learn and work. We can offer a supportive and friendly team of staff, governors, parents, pupils and parishioners.
We are looking for someone to work with the class teacher, to ensure inclusion within the class setting and to support children with SEN. Experience of supporting young pupils with ASC and Speech and Language is essential.
You must be able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills. You must, of course, be committed to ensuring all children have a positive experience of learning, and understand your key role in making this a reality for our pupils. You must have a sense of humour and be willing ‘to go the extra mile’. As part of your role, you will be required to teach intervention groups, training will be given. Ideally, you will also understand how to teach early reading and phonics.
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You must also have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (A-C) including Maths and English, and preferably either A Levels or evidence of Higher education qualifications.
As well as working in the classroom, you will be required to work as a Midday Meals Supervisor, for which you will receive an additional payment. The successful candidate must be flexible and hardworking. In addition, a willingness to learn and a commitment to inclusion and equality is integral to the role.
The Governing Body of St William of York Catholic Primary Schools has a primary responsibility for the care, welfare, safety and wellbeing of all our pupils and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Further vetting checks in line with the requirements of KCSIE, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.
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Please visit our school website for full details and an application pack.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact admin@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Completed application forms should be emailed to the headteacher via recruitment@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk.
School website: www.swoy.lewisham.sch.uk
Closing Date: 25th Sept 2026 - 3pm
Interview Date: 1st Oct 2026
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.
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