Total 20 Education / Training job vacancies in Sidcup, DA14 6LT

Teacher of Business Studies - KS4 and KS5
Teacher of Business Studies - Full-Time Role
Teacher of Business Studies - Immediate Start
Salary: STPC Outer London Main Pay Scale or Unqualified Scale

Are you a motivated and knowledgeable Business Studies teacher?

Do you have the skills to engage students and develop their understanding of business in real-world contexts?

Are you available for an immediate start to inspire students at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5?

If so, this position could be a great fit for you!

Teacher of Business Studies - The Role
This fantastic school in Sidcup is seeking a full-time Business Studies Teacher to join their team and help students achieve their academic potential. This role is open to both ECT's and qualified teachers, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Business Studies curriculum and make a meaningful impact on student learning.

Teacher of Business Studies - The School
This welcoming school is dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering student growth in a supportive environment. They aim to offer an engaging and well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future academic and career pathways, encouraging a passion for learning and personal development.

If you are interested in this Teacher of Business Studies role, APPLY NOW or contact Lee at TLTP!

SEN Teacher

A large special needs school in Sidcup are looking for a caring and compassionate SEN teacher to join their team in the new half term!
- Outstanding OFSTED rating
- Small class sizes, working with students at a primary aged level
- Two Teaching Assistants in the class
- Excellent Resources provided for the SEN Teacher
- Supportive Environment
- Excellent CPD training offered regularly

The SEN Teacher Job

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN techer looking to make a real difference in the lives of children? We are seeking an SEN Teacher for a vibrant school with students aged 4-19 in Sidcup, specialising in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound Multi Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

In this rewarding SEN Teacher role, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment tailored to the unique needs of each student. Your expertise as a SEN Teacher with experience in SEN will help develop individualised learning plans that promote engagement, independence, social skills, literacy and numeracy skills. In this job, you will be able to focus on and develop one subject for students across key stages 1-2.

The School

The successful SEN Teacher applicant would be joining an outstanding SEN school in Sidcup for children with severe and profound learning difficulties. This SEN school offers provision for pupils from 4-19 years, who have severe and complex learning differences. The school provides a range of unique enabling environments, both indoor and outdoor, which are used to maximise learning opportunities and meet pupil's specific needs, allowing the students to gain independence and life skills.

SEN Teacher Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement personalised educational programs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and educational psychologists.
- Foster a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting approaches as the secondary teacher in the classroom
- Engage with parents and caregivers to support student development at home and in school.

- Work with and lead a support team within the classroom

SEN Teacher Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of ASD and SLD/PMLD
- Experience working in a special needs education setting is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Join us in making a profound impact on the educational journey of ASD/SLD students as a SEN Teacher. If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to embrace a challenging yet fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience as a SEN Teacher.

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At REESON Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across London. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Relationships are very strong between pupils and school staff. Pupils trust the adults who work with them. As a result, pupils gain confidence and learn well.”OFSTED Report (2021)

Are you passionate about teaching Maths and eager to inspire the next generation of learners? Mascalls Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and committedTeacher of Mathsto join our well-established and dynamic department from January 2025.

At Mascalls, you’ll be part of asuccessful, collaborative, and well-resourced Maths department. Our team works together to deliver high-quality teaching that ensures excellent outcomes for students at all levels. The department is housed innewly refurbished classrooms, fully equipped withPromethean boards, creating a modern and engaging learning environment for both staff and students.

We are looking for a motivated and innovative Teacher of Maths who:

• Is passionate about engaging students in Maths and making a real difference to their learning.
• Has high expectations of students and a track record of helping them achieve their full potential.
• Thrives in a team environment and enjoys working collaboratively with other professionals.
• Is committed to their own professional development and eager to contribute to the wider success of the department.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment where every teacher is valued and empowered to succeed.
• Weekly pedagogy sessions and dedicated time for professional development, giving you the chance to continually refine your teaching practice and share best practices with colleagues.
• A well-structured staff development programme, with opportunities to progress within the academy and the wider Leigh Academies Trust network.
• A culture that promotes work-life balance, ensuring our staff feel supported both personally and professionally.

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher eager to make your mark, Mascalls Academy is a fantastic place to grow and develop your teaching career.

Join us in inspiring a love for Maths and helping every student achieve success!

Mascalls Academyis a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactAmy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor)on Amy.Wenban@latrust.org.uk

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust?If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.

Working at Mascalls Academy:Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. The academy is divided into four colleges – Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie Curie Sixth Form College each having their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique.

Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution. Our most recent Ofsted inspection notes “ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up”, that Mascalls is a “happy place to be” and that “staff feel valued”. Our judgement that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become ‘Outstanding’ in every category.

Mascalls Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it great for people at all stages in their careers. Our building and facilities are a mix of designs with two new buildings being modern, light and airy giving the academy a unique and special character.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West.In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience:

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Experience of primary teaching, ideally across more than one year group (Not necessary for NQTs)

Skills and Knowledge:

• Be aware of National Curriculum requirements at the appropriate key stage
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• The theory and practice of effective teaching & learning for the individual needs of all children including EAL, SEN, Able & Talented (e.g classroom organisation and learning strategies)
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Be able to monitor, assess, record and report on pupils’ progress
• Have a personal drive and commitment to be the best that they can be and provide the best experiences for the children in their class
• Promote the school’s vison and values positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Active commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion demonstrated through classroom practice and language
• Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences
• Ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary
• Ability to choose the right kind of vocabulary for the situation in hand without a great deal of hesitation
• Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs
• Ability to tailor your approach to each conversation to be appropriate to the customer, responding clearly with fine shades of meaning, even in complex situations

Please see the attached Person Specification for more information.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

- Employee support services.

- Effective CPD opportunities

- Strong leadership with a clear strategic direction

- A commitment to supporting teacher’s well-being and workload.

- Induction

- A commitment to high quality CPD

- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme

- Enthusiastic children and supportive parents

Commitment to safeguarding

Longlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

Year 3 Teacher Needed In Sidcup

TLTP are currently working with an OFSTED rated “Good” primary school in Bexley. The school are looking to recruit a Year 3 Teacher to start ASAP.

*** Year 3 Teacher based in Bexley
*** Planning and marking expected for this role
*** QTS Required
*** Experience in KS1 is essential

Do you have experience working in Key Stage 1?

Are you able to plan engaging lessons for the pupils?

Are you passionate about the learning and development of pupils?

If yes to all of the below, then this Year 3 Teacher role is for you!

Year 3 Teacher:

This Year 3 Teacher role is set to begin in ASAP. There is a teaching assistant based in the class to help support classroom behaviour and general learning and understanding of students. The school are looking for someone to land on their feet with the role, with previous experience in KS1 being essential.

The school:

This primary school is based in Bexley. The school provides education for children from the age of 3 up to 11. This school is known to have an enthusiastic, positive environment for both staff and students alike. The school holds high expectations for their staff. The school offer on-site parking as well as strong transport links for those that would be commuting via public transport. The successful applicant will need to be available ASAP. The school require you to have an extensive knowledge of the curriculum and be able to cater to the different learning needs within the class and styles of learning. They would also like the candidate to be able to land on their feet within the role.

To apply for this Year 3 Teacher role, please send your CV to Alfie at TLTP now.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and forward-thinking qualified teacher to join our thriving Science department.

At Homewood School we encourage the use of a range of innovative teaching techniques and the successful candidate will join a collaborative and committed staff team who share a vision to succeed. In our modern facilities, our large science department teaches a variety of subjects and qualifications to develop our students up to Key Stage 5. Through a shared focus on teaching and learning, you will be a team player with the right attributes and focus for the day to day pressures that teaching brings.

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced teacher you will bring your enthusiasm for your subject and your ability to inspire and transform the lives of young people. Our additional facilities are excellent; with a School Farm to promote conservation work, green issues, environmental science and curriculum enrichment. The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

It’s a competitive market out there and we want to know what it is that makes you the one for us. Detail your successes in your completed application form and supporting letter and get us excited about you!

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent. We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and the support you require to progress wherever you are in your career. All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, RAC, enhanced pension contributions and there is a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Through the training of our staff, we are fully committed to ensuring that effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school. We make every effort to ensure that students are provided with a safe and secure learning environment. We enforce a school safeguarding policy for permanent and temporary staff members, volunteers and all school visitors.

Year 1 Teacher Needed In Sidcup

TLTP are currently working with an OFSTED rated “Good” primary school in Sidcup. The school are looking to recruit a Year 1 Teacher to start immediately until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of a permanent role at the end of the temporary assignment.

*** Year 1 Teacher based in Bexley
*** Planning and marking expected for this role
*** QTS Required
*** Experience in KS1 is essential

Do you have experience working in Key Stage 1?

Are you able to plan engaging lessons for the pupils?

Are you passionate about the learning and development of pupils?

If yes to all of the below, then this Year 1 Teacher role is for you!

Year 1 Teacher:

This Year 1 Teacher role is set to begin immediately. There is a teaching assistant based in the class to help support classroom behaviour and general learning and understanding of students. The school are looking for someone to land on their feet with the role, with previous experience in KS1 being essential.

The school:

This primary school is based in Sidcup. The school provides education for children from the age of 3 up to 11. This school is known to have an enthusiastic, positive environment for both staff and students alike. The school holds high expectations for their staff. The school offer on-site parking as well as strong transport links for those that would be commuting via public transport. The successful applicant will need to be available ASAP. The school require you to have an extensive knowledge of the curriculum and be able to cater to the different learning needs within the class and styles of learning. They would also like the candidate to be able to land on their feet within the role.

To apply for this Year 1 Teacher role, please send your CV to Alfie at TLTP now.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support our students with patience and sensitivity, contributing to our School’s mission.As a member of our friendly Learning Support Team, you will help students actively engage in both academic and social activities. We value and respect individual differences, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles to achievement.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident working with young people, and comfortable addressing a variety of educational needs.
We encourage prospective candidates to arrange a visit to our School. Please note, we reserve the right to conduct interviews as applications are received, prior to the advertised deadline.Please refer to the Job Profile and Terms Summary for further information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and forward-thinking qualified teacher to join our thriving Science department.

At Homewood School we encourage the use of a range of innovative teaching techniques and the successful candidate will join a collaborative and committed staff team who share a vision to succeed. In our modern facilities, our large science department teaches a variety of subjects and qualifications to develop our students up to Key Stage 5. Through a shared focus on teaching and learning, you will be a team player with the right attributes and focus for the day to day pressures that teaching brings.

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced teacher you will bring your enthusiasm for your subject and your ability to inspire and transform the lives of young people. Our additional facilities are excellent; with a School Farm to promote conservation work, green issues, environmental science and curriculum enrichment. The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

It’s a competitive market out there and we want to know what it is that makes you the one for us. Detail your successes in your completed application form and supporting letter and get us excited about you!

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent. We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and the support you require to progress wherever you are in your career. All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, RAC, enhanced pension contributions and there is a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Through the training of our staff, we are fully committed to ensuring that effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school. We make every effort to ensure that students are provided with a safe and secure learning environment. We enforce a school safeguarding policy for permanent and temporary staff members, volunteers and all school visitors.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint a talented teacher of PE who can motivate and challenge pupils to unlock their potential and develop the tools they need to explore beyond what they consider to be possible. Applications from new entrants to the profession and experienced teachers are welcomed. The ability to teach another subject would be favourable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

Hurstmere School wants to recruit staff who possess a range of qualities, with positivity and enthusiasm high on the list. The staff at Hurstmere are keen to make a difference to each and every pupil by providing the building blocks that they need to raise their achievement and enhance their school experience. New members of staff will work alongside like-minded staff who are ambitious for themselves and our pupils and dedicated to delivering an excellent education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint a talented teacher of PE who can motivate and challenge pupils to unlock their potential and develop the tools they need to explore beyond what they consider to be possible. Applications from new entrants to the profession and experienced teachers are welcomed. The ability to teach another subject would be favourable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

Hurstmere School wants to recruit staff who possess a range of qualities, with positivity and enthusiasm high on the list. The staff at Hurstmere are keen to make a difference to each and every pupil by providing the building blocks that they need to raise their achievement and enhance their school experience. New members of staff will work alongside like-minded staff who are ambitious for themselves and our pupils and dedicated to delivering an excellent education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting student development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Basic understanding of child development and educational practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential.
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach.

What the school offers its staff

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Excellent ongoing CPD
• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through ourTKAT SCITT programme
• Opportunities to reflect and evaluate
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Avenues is a place where people smile, laugh and grow – and achieve extraordinary things.
Do you have a passion and extensive knowledge of autism and learning disability? Are you a dedicated trainer? Would you like to work with a friendly, experienced and dedicated training team? If so, then why not apply to become a Specialist Trainer within our Learning and Development team.
Our Learning & Development Partners already deliver a range of health and social care training subjects and we are now looking for a full time additional trainer to join our team to focus on Autism, Learning Disability, Epilepsy and Medication Management delivery.
Our charity runs specialist services for autistic people, people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and complex needs. We work across Hampshire, South East England, London, Hertfordshire, East Anglia and Shropshire.
This is an exciting time for us, as Avenues Group also now includes Autism Hampshire – a leading Hampshire based charity supporting autistic people and their families.
The role Monday to Friday and is a hybrid role being based at home as well a requirement to work from our Sidcup office 1- 2 days per week, where training delivery permits. Due to the varying needs of some of the people we support, there may be an additional requirement to deliver bespoke training for some of our services, which may require overnight accommodation.
Due to the size and geographical location of our workforce, the majority of training will be delivered virtually, therefore you will need to be competent in designing and delivering effective training by this platform.
What are we looking for?
• Hold a training or teaching related qualification
• Minimum of one year's experience of identifying, designing, delivering and evaluating high quality specialist learning to groups and individuals
• Good knowledge and understanding of Autism, Epilepsy and Medication Management, with the ability to train, coach and role model best practice in these areas
• Experience of using appropriate IT suite and level of programmes associated with the role, including Microsoft Office – Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams and Zoom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building, influencing and negotiating with key stakeholders
• Hold a full valid driving licence and access to own car
Please refer to the role profile for full responsibilities and experience, knowledge and skills needed to be considered for this role.
Your values should match ours:
Respect: We treat people as we would wish to be treated ourselves.
Excellence: We don’t settle for okay, we are determined to achieve more.
Integrity: We do the right thing, even if it takes more time and effort.
Pride: The work we do is something we want to tell others we are part of.
Why join us?
We are committed to supporting our employees to achieve a good work-life balance and support flexible working including working from home.
Our head office is located in Sidcup, and we have other offices in Hampshire, Surrey, Suffolk, Shropshire, and Kent.
You’ll be part of an organisation that takes pride in its values at all levels, making sure the people we support are at the forefront of our decisions.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce so we would love to hear from anyone who feels is able to take those opportunities to the next level.
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage.
Benefits:

• Flexible Working.
• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing after to 2 years’ service and after 5 years’ service.
• Access to high quality training that supports your career development.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to a health portal, counselling and support.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• And more.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Sidcup on the 8th and 9th August. As part of the interview process, you will be required to deliver a 15 minute training presentation. Details of this will be sent over with the interview invitation.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! We look forward to hearing from you today.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support our students with patience and sensitivity, contributing to our School’s mission.As a member of our friendly Learning Support Team, you will help students actively engage in both academic and social activities. We value and respect individual differences, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles to achievement.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident working with young people, and comfortable addressing a variety of educational needs.
We encourage prospective candidates to arrange a visit to our School. Please note, we reserve the right to conduct interviews as applications are received, prior to the advertised deadline.Please refer to the Job Profile and Terms Summary for further information.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Come and work at an exceptional school!



Working in a school can be one of the most rewarding, exhilarating and exciting experiences. We also recognise that it can be frustrating and hard work! We spend a considerable amount of time at work, so it is vital that we are in a place where we feel supported, fulfilled and can enjoy our working life. We believe we have this at Cleeve Meadow.



Cleeve Meadow School is an ambitious and dynamic SEND school providing a highly specialised education for 135 students between 11 and 19 years of age, who have moderate learning difficulties and may have associated additional needs. Our school is a place where traditional values meet innovation. We have staff who are passionate about the very best education for our young people. We aim to inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know. You will find our school has a thoroughly inclusive approach to all we do, celebrating varied successes of our incredible students. Together, working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and a belief in achieving beyond their expectations.



Cleeve Meadow aims to ensure that all students have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in society to enhance their life chances. The support and guidance students receive from staff will give them the confidence to learn independently and strive to achieve. The school aims to be a centre of excellence for its students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community.



In the role as Teaching Assistant, you will work under the instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the Teacher and Senior TA to support access to learning for students and provide general support to the Teacher in the management of students and the classroom.



Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs ensuring their safety and encourage students to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher.



What the school offers its staff



Working for TKAT:



In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:



• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
• Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
• The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.









Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.