Teaching Assistant

The Ravensbourne School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EH

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,025.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale 2 Point 4 (FTE Salary £29,025 per annum, Actual Salary: £17,241.44 per annum)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Orion Education is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education.

We value the difference in all our schools while bringing them together around a shared framework that delivers an enriching experience and a high-quality education for all our young people. Our work is underpinned by our core values of trust, kindness, and endeavour, and we are committed to collaboration, consistency, and excellence across our schools.

At The Ravensbourne School, we are proud to be a forward‑thinking and inclusive community where learning, wellbeing, and opportunity sit at the heart of everything we do. We are as committed to developing and nurturing our staff as we are to supporting our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious school and make a real difference to students’ learning and development. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students in and out of the classroom, helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

You will provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, contribute to lesson delivery, and play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning. Your work will support both academic progress and the wider development of students’ confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, and a positive, proactive approach to supporting young people. You will be an integral part of the team, helping to maintain high expectations and a supportive and inclusive school culture.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a school that is transforming lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Who You Are

• A caring and patient individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• A confident communicator who is approachable and professional.
• A team player who works well with staff and students in a busy school environment.
• A positive role model who demonstrates high expectations and professionalism.
• Someone who values inclusion and supports all students to succeed.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience of supporting students in a school or similar setting (desirable).
• Can build positive relationships with students and encourage engagement in learning.
• Is able to support individuals and small groups, adapting to different learning needs.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with staff, students, and parents where appropriate.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
• Is confident using IT systems (e.g. Arbor, Microsoft Office) to support learning and school processes.
• Wants to be part of a school that is transforming lives through education.

Further Information

Enquiries should be emailed to:
School Office Manager: Sharon Cooper Smith scoopersmith@trs.e21c.co.uk

If you share the school’s vision and ambition to raise standards for our students, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Contact us for an informal (confidential) conversation or to arrange a visit to the school, which is highly recommended.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Education for the 21st Century is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Education for the 21st Century is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Ravensbourne School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1531 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ravensbourne School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ravensbourne-school-bromley

The Ravensbourne School is a large and truly unique 11-19 school, set in the heart of Bromley. There are 1500 students, with 440 students in Post 16. Some of the buildings are Grade II listed, dating back to 1911 whilst other additions are more recent. The buildings, coupled with the extensive 22-acre grounds, make up elegant and inspiring surroundings.

Our vision is that every student is prepared to be the best they can be in life and able to create their own future. We believe that every student is different and has unique talents. Through developing these talents and knowledge each student can be the best they can be and in control of their own future. We value an inclusive learning environment that accepts no excuses and builds partnerships with all stakeholders.

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