Teaching Assistant

Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant role at London South East Academies Trust Under new Leadership and part of the hugely successful London South East Academies Trust, Acre Wood Academy are recruiting for committed, empathetic and collaborative teaching assistants to work within the Primary or Secondary Phase. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Acre Wood and be part of their future success story. Acre Wood is a specialist school for pupils aged 4‑19 with a wide range of special education needs, including Profound and Multiple learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school is set across three sites (primary, secondary and sixth form) located closely together in Crowborough, East Sussex. If you are empathetic, kind, motivated and passionate and committed to supporting children and young people with special education needs to reach their full potential, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join our established team of teachers and support staff. The successful candidates will be passionate about special education and committed to creating a positive and engaging learning environment where all pupils can achieve and fulfill their potential. Interest is welcomed from candidates with either a background in SEND or those from a mainstream primary background passionate about working with pupils with special educational needs. A full induction training programme will be provided along with continued CPD and career progression opportunities for those wishing to develop a SEND career both within the school and within London South East Academies Trust. Staff wellbeing is a priority within both the school and Trust ensuring everyone is well supported. Conversations and visits are encouraged. For full information and to arrange your conversation/meeting please contact our school office on 01892 663018. About The Company London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises sixteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, East Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey. Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs. As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high‑quality, cost‑effective central services to ensure success for all. Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi‑campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set‑up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff. Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities. Benefits Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free onsite parking. Cycle to work/bike loan scheme. Annual season ticket loan. Access to our onsite gym at LSEC Bromley, discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments. Equal Opportunities London South East Academies Trust is fully‑committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know. If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date. If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us atlseathr@lsec.ac.uk. As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‑offenders which is available upon request. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at London South East Academies Trust by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr