Teaching Assistant
Cleeve Meadow School, Sidcup, DA14 4JNThis job expired on 22 August 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 30 hours per week 39 weeks per year including inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Bexley 5.1 to 5.4
What skills and experience we're looking for
GCSE English and Maths Grade C (4/5, or equivalent) and above
First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to undertake
Experience of working with children of relevant age
Experience of using technology and IT skills including Excel/Word and Google Drive
Resilient
The ability to prioritise, plan and organise yourself and others
The ability to work well and collaboratively with others
The ability to establish trusting relationships with students
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Creative, dynamic approach, anticipating and solving challenges
Able to motivate, inspire and challenge others
The ability to work flexibly, prioritise, multi-task and work well under pressure
The ability to work effectively without supervision where appropriate
Good timekeeping and punctuality
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning activities
Knowledge, understanding and annual training of safeguarding
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.
Further information about the job
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cleeve Meadow School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cleeve Meadow School website
- Email address
- jo.flockhart@cleevemeadow-tkat.org
- Phone number
- 0208 269 6523
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.
Arranging a visit to Cleeve Meadow School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jo.flockhart@cleevemeadow-tkat.org.
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