Teaching Assistant - West Lodge School

Parkway; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkway in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. You will support pupils with SEN and help the teacher by preparing resources.

Experience in a classroom is essential; NVQ qualifications or a degree are preferred but not required if you are suited to the role. The post starts at 3 days a week and will increase to 5 days a week in January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting is essential.
• SEN experience or related qualifications preferred but not essential if suited to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support children in learning and assist the teacher by preparing resources.
• Hearing readers, supporting individuals, and leading group activities.
• Supervise children during morning breaks on a rota basis.

Skills

Classroom experience

SEN experience

Education

NVQ qualifications in Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. We hope to find a candidate with a proven track record of working with pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

Job Responsibilities

You will be employed as the class Teaching Assistant supporting children in their learning and assisting the teacher by preparing resources. Specific duties will involve hearing readers, supporting individuals and leading group activities. You will also be expected to supervise the children during their morning breaks on a rota basis.

Experience

Experience of working within a classroom setting is essential and the successful candidate should also, ideally, have suitably related NVQ qualifications or a degree. However, this is not an essential requirement should an applicant be suited to the role and have the relevant experience.

The position is initially for 3 days per week but will increase to 5 days per week in January 2027.