Teaching Assistant

The Langley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

CPD opportunities

On-site fitness facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Langley Park School for Boys is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Department. You will support students with SEND, assisting with classroom activities and ICT-enabled learning in a large, friendly school community.

The role offers induction, training and ongoing CPD opportunities within a supportive environment, plus benefits including on-site facilities and parking. Term-time only: 25 hours weekly, NJC Scale 2, Point 3.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Experience working with students with SEND, including ASD or social communication.
• Able to communicate effectively and solve problems in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in lessons and classroom activities.
• Use ICT and assistive technology to aid learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and Learning Support staff.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving

ICT skills

Caring & flexible approach

Enthusiasm

Team player

Commitment to professional development

Experience with ASD / social comms

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or equivalent)

Tools

Assistive technology in classroom

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our large and friendly Learning Support Department. LPSB are fully committed to supporting our SEND students and enable them to embrace the wide social and academic curriculum offered across our setting. We are ambitious for all students in our setting and pride ourselves on offering an inclusive environment, we have a strong tradition in producing confident, articulate and adaptable young people.

• supportive senior management and departmental leadership
• a positive and friendly community with supportive colleagues
• induction and training for new staff
• opportunities for continued personal development (CPD), with specialised training opportunities
• a pleasant modern working environment
• additionally paid duties supporting students during the school day
• employee assistance programme to support general wellbeing
• free access to on-site fitness facilities
• free onsite car parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as we recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils' learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

Are you a good communicator with a positive approach who is able to demonstrate a problem-solving attitude when supporting students with SEND? If so, we would love to hear from you.

• a caring and flexible approach when supporting students in an educational setting
• enthusiasm and good communication skills
• a positive mindset with the ability to inspire with a forward-thinking, problem-solving approach at all times
• a good sense of humour
• good and effective ICT skills to support assistive technology in the classroom
• be committed to their professional development
• ideally a recognised qualification and/or experience of working with students who have a broad spectrum of learning difficulties particularly ASD and social communication
• a minimum of GCSE grade C or equivalent pass in Maths and English

The Learning Support Department comprises of a large team of dedicated staff who work with students with a wide range of special educational needs. The school has a designated specialist provision, The Sunil Centre, for children on the autistic spectrum so would welcome any experience in this area but it is not essential as training will be provided.

Langley Park School for Boys is committed to the safeguarding of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate and other checks. Langley Park School for Boys is committed to equal opportunities.

Required: September / October 2026 - Term time only role (38 weeks per year) 25 HOURS PER WEEK 8.45am - 3pm NJC Scale 2, Point 3 £16,607 (FTE £28,617)