Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ac14beff-6aaf-4dda-b2e9-a207a49025bd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ability to work effectively with children and young people with additional and/or complex needs
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles, responsibilities, expectations and accountabilities
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to children and adults
Ability to adopt a flexible approach to a variety of issues and a willingness to listen to others
Ability to analyse situations and support implement positive solutions
Ability to remain calm and have a resilient approach whilst working under pressure
Ability to work effectively with families and demonstrate a commitment to developing links between school, home & the community.
Working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice and awareness of relevant research and legislation
Knowledge of curriculum and assessment frameworks within a special school context
Knowledge of the personal care needs of children and young adults with additional and / or complex needs
Knowledge of principles of child development and learning processes
What the school offers its staff
LGPS pensionWellbeing services
Commitment to safeguarding
Riverside School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Ability to work effectively with children and young people with additional and/or complex needs
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles, responsibilities, expectations and accountabilities
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to children and adults
Ability to adopt a flexible approach to a variety of issues and a willingness to listen to others
Ability to analyse situations and support implement positive solutions
Ability to remain calm and have a resilient approach whilst working under pressure
Ability to work effectively with families and demonstrate a commitment to developing links between school, home & the community.
Working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice and awareness of relevant research and legislation
Knowledge of curriculum and assessment frameworks within a special school context
Knowledge of the personal care needs of children and young adults with additional and / or complex needs
Knowledge of principles of child development and learning processes
What the school offers its staff
LGPS pensionWellbeing services
Commitment to safeguarding
Riverside School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.