Teaching Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Employer: London South East Academies Trust

About the role

• Salary: H18 (£27,946) pro rata, term time only
• Hours: Full time (30 – 32 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Reporting to: Class Teacher/Senior Leaders
• Belmont Academy is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and efficient Teaching Assistant to join our teaching support staff team.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and senior leaders in ensuring the continuing educational development of all pupils through the establishment of constructive and positive relationships.
• Assist teachers/senior leaders in fostering attractive learning environments to ensure that pupils spend their school life in stimulating and engaging learning environments.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required within a lesson to meet learning objectives and tasks and assist pupils in the use of these.
• Ensure accurate records and observations are kept so that pupils receive maximum benefit from their education including making reference to and understanding care plans, Educational Health Care plans and support plans for pupils.
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to the Trust’s and school’s operations.

About The Company

The College, London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs. Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College promotes social mobility and creates opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with skills, confidence and opportunities for success in their careers. As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy Trust with a network of schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth. The Group has launched the LASER Education Foundation to support disadvantaged children and families. The Group has ambitious growth plans and a turnover of around £100m.

Benefits

• Excellent pension schemes with employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide (Eduroam)
• Onsite gym at Bromley and discounts in in-house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, creating a diverse and inclusive workspace free from discrimination. We welcome 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. We offer an interview to any applicant that declares a disability and meets the minimum job criteria. If you require accessibility adjustments for application or interview, please email peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we conduct social media checks for shortlisted candidates to assess suitability to work with children and young people. All staff are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and if in regulated activity, a Children’s Barred List check. Offers may be withdrawn if checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. The DBS policy covers recruitment of ex-offenders and is available upon request.