Leesons Primary School, Leesons Hill, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GATel 01689 602786 https://www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk/Vacancy: Teaching AssistantContract: PermanentGrade: TSPT 4, 12-13 PointsHours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year08:30 - 15:30 Monday - FridaySalary: £18,896 - £19,030 (FTE £24,435 - £24,608)Start date: September 2025We are seeking a committed, hard-working and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our experienced and supportive team. This is a varied role, and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about making a difference and passionate about supporting all children to thrive - academically, socially and emotionally.The successful candidate will:
Provide support across the school day, including in-class support, leading small group interventions and delivering 1:1 support where needed.
Demonstrate flexibility and confidence in responding to the needs of individual pupils, including those with SEND or SEMH needs.
Take a nurturing, child-centred approach, with a strong pastoral focus, and a genuine desire to support the development of the whole child.
Be calm, patient and resilient, able to build positive relationships and support children who may be neurodivergent, have mental health needs, or have experienced trauma.
Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to plan and deliver support that helps all children to access not just the curriculum, but the full life of the school.
Experience of working in a school setting is essential. A Level 3 (or equivalent) teaching support qualification and knowledge of SEND and effective strategies for supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable.In return, we offer:
A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community
A dedicated and collaborative staff team
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives
If you are passionate about supporting children in a nurturing and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. For all short-listed candidate's, references will be requested in advance of interview and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our work place. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership.If you would like to find out more about us please visit our school website: https://www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk/You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as due to volumes and quality of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Closing Date: midday on 12th September 2025Interview Date: week commencing 15th September 2025The Spring Partnership Trust, partner schools:Elmstead Wood Primary School, Mottingham, London, SE9 4ATHayes Primary School, George Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7LGLeesons Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GAMidfield Primary School, Grovelands Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3EGSt Mary Cray Primary Academy, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
