Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Erith; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Training opportunities

Leadership development

Career progression

Permanent role potential

Job summary

Woodside Academy, part of London South East Academies Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children in the Early Years and Primary phases, including those with EHCPs. The role focuses on learners working well below age-related expectations and requires an Enhanced DBS check.

You will work Monday to Friday, with 31.4 hours per week, and have access to bespoke CPD and development opportunities across the Trust. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs, including autism.
• Suitable experience for a teaching assistant role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in the Early Years and Primary phases.
• Working with children who have EHCPs and are working significantly below age-related expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant post at Woodside Academy, part of London South East Academies Trust, covering the Early Years and Primary phases. The work centres on children who have EHCPs and are working well below age-related expectations. The role is 31.4 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and staff can use the Trust's CPD programme. Experience of working with children with special needs, including autism, is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supporting children in the Early Years and Primary phases
• Working with children who have EHCPs and are working significantly below age-related expectations

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with children with special needs, including autism
• Suitable experience for a teaching assistant role

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with Children's and/or Adult's Barred List check where relevant
• Self-disclosure of criminal record as part of recruitment
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Training or experience in Early Years, Primary or Special settings
• Experience of delivering tailored, personalised learning programmes for children with SEND

What’s offered

• Comprehensive, bespoke CPD programme throughout the year
• Further training and upskilling opportunities
• Leadership and professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career and progression opportunities across the wider Elevare Civic Education Group
• Potential for the role to become permanent