Teaching Assistant

Langley Park School for Boys; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training for new staff

CPD opportunities

Pleasant modern working environment

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Langley Park School for Boys is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND within our Learning Support Department. The role runs during term time (38 weeks) at 25 hours per week, 8.45am–3pm, on NJC Scale 2 Pt 3 (£16,607 FTE £28,617).

A positive communicator with ICT aptitude will help us maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Ideally you will have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above, experience with ASD-focused support, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade C in Maths and English.
• Experience or qualification in supporting students with SEND, including ASD or social communication.
• Ideally trained or experienced in using assistive technology in lessons.
• Demonstrates a positive mindset, adaptability and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND within lessons and learning activities.
• Use assistive technology to aid learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Department and teaching staff.
• Participate in induction, training and ongoing CPD.

Skills

Caring and flexible

Communication skills

Problem-solving

ICT skills

Professional development

Experience with SEND/ASD

GCSE Maths & English C

Education

GCSE Maths - Maths C or equivalent

GCSE English - English C or equivalent

SEND experience or qualification

Tools

Assistive technology in the classroom

Job description

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)

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.

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.

Ideally applicants will have:

• 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.

We can offer:

• 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.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th September at Midday

Interviews to take place: W/c Monday 21st September 2026

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.