Teaching Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and experienced team. Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Bramley Oak Academy you would be working within a specialist setting that values both challenge and support.

We welcome applications from candidates with all levels of experience, including those interested in a future career in teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils' emotional regulation and engagement across the school day.
• Help develop pupils' social and personal skills.
• Support learning in English and Mathematics.
• Contribute to a calm, purposeful and supporting learning environment.

The candidate

• Do you have a desire to work with some of the most complex young people in our community?
• Are you a strong communicator and able to build relationships?
• Do you have high levels of resilience and a calm, positive approach?
• You must have sufficient command of spoken English, as defined under the Code of Practice on English language requirements for public sector workers.

Hours

33 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Term time only.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Full induction programme
• Positive Behaviour Training
• Employee Assistant Programme with 24 hour counselling and support available
• Free parking on site

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

All appointments are subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.

All appointments are also subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children's and/or Adult's Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.