Teaching Assistant

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.

Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.

Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

Deansfield is an innovative, oversubscribed primary school in Eltham, committed to providing an outstanding education for all its children. To work as part of our outstanding team, we are seeking a caring, committed and motivated teacher with vision and high expectations for learning. Deansfield has a strong ethos of inclusion, and a tradition of listening to and valuing all children and we strive for excellence in the achievement of pupils and staff.

Overall Job purpose:

Working under guidance, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require support to overcome barriers to learning

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To work as part of our outstanding team, we are seeking a caring, committed and motivated Teaching Assistant with vision and high expectations for learning. Deansfield has a strong ethos of inclusion, and a tradition of listening to and valuing all children and we strive for excellence in the achievement of pupils and staff.

Prospective candidates will have at least the equivalent of:

Teaching Assistant: NVQ Level 2 in supporting Teaching and Learning in schools (level 3 preferable), GCSE’s in English and Maths or relevant experience.

We would like to hear from you if you are patient, have a sense of humour and are committed to supporting all children to achieve their best. This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.

Visits are welcomed until 17/08/26. Please contact lmiller@compassps.uk to arrange this or for any further information.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.