Teaching Assistant in Orpington

About the role: We are looking for inspired teaching assistants to join our SEMH school, for pupils aged 14-18. You should have a passion for learning, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way. We can offer you the opportunity to make life‑changing differences to children, and work with a supportive, caring, dedicated staff and MAT.

Main Responsibilities of Role

• To take a lead role in delivering learning activities to individuals and groups of pupils under an agreed system of supervision.
• To make a significant contribution to the planning and preparation of learning activities for specified individuals or groups.
• To provide the relevant teacher(s) with appropriate feedback and reports on pupil achievement, progress and development.
• To contribute to effective team practice by attending and participating in planned in‑service training as appropriate.
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom and being aware of different pupils’ specific needs.
• To understand and respond positively to the physical, emotional and/or behavioural need of pupils and to encourage participation and independence.
• To promote and reinforce Academy policies, practices and procedures, including an understanding of child protection and health and safety responsibilities.
• To participate in multi‑agency meetings when required.
• To liaise with parents/carers as point of contact for learning support/welfare issues.
• To take part in progress meetings to understand the progress that the students are making and to know how to further support them.
• To be able to take cover lessons when required in the main subject that they are allocated to.
• To contribute to updating key documents such as pupil passports and progress review documents.
• To attend all professional development training.
• To take part in curriculum planning.
• To take on an area to champion such as dyslexia, ADD etc.
• To take part/lead on event days.

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 enquiries about the role, please email us at lseathr@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.