Teaching Assistant Position

4 hours ago

Orpington, Greater London, United Kingdom Teaching vacancies Full time
Job Details

Job Role
  • Teaching Assistant
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Working Pattern
Full time, part time.

Contract Type
Fixed term.

Full-time Equivalent Salary
£25, £27,855.00 Annually (FTE)TPA4 / NJC 2-7.

Teaching Assistant Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced teaching assistant to join our team at Downe Primary School. The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and working within a primary school setting. This is an exciting opportunity to work in our brand new Enhanced Learning Provision for children with SEND, working alongside qualified teachers and leaders. The role is term time only, working 8:30am - 3:30pm with a small group of 10 pupils from a range of primary year groups, and also supporting with cover supervisor duties when required. Experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is preferred.

Downe Primary School is a small village school with a warm, family feel. We place great emphasis on positive and secure relationships built upon trust, respect, and clear communication. This extends to every member of the school community, providing a supportive learning environment where everyone is valued and included, championed, and challenged. Children develop the personal skills required for a happy and fulfilled life alongside the knowledge and skills required for the next stage of their education.

As a teaching assistant at Downe Primary School, you will be part of The Pioneer Academy Trust, which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. We put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. Our schools work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise, and we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
  • Work in our Enhanced Learning Provision for children with SEND
  • Support with cover supervisor duties when required
  • Develop positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
  • Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment
What We Offer
  • A friendly and dedicated staff team
  • High-quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff
  • Excellent CPD opportunities, including pathways into teacher training for those who aspire into teaching
  • A supportive and collaborative working ethos
  • Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling
  • Access to discounted wrap-around childcare for staff
  • Free academy-wide social events throughout the year
How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via My New Term. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2024, online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children's Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2024, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached for your information.

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Commitment to Safeguarding

Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.

Applying for the Job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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