Teaching Assistant

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We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning in the classroom, work with individuals and small groups of pupils, and help create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children, excellent communication skills, patience and a positive, flexible approach. If you are committed to helping children reach their full potential and would like to make a real difference in their education, we would love to hear from you!

Please call the school office to arrange a school tour.

Deadline for applications: Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Safeguarding Statement

SMITHAM Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and to providing equal opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law. We embrace diversity and recognise as a team the benefit of having a diverse set of views and backgrounds within our school community.