Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Bexley 5.1 to 5.4 £29,436 to £29,856 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sidcup, DA14 4JN |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3369 |
Summary
Job Advert
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 137 students between 11
and 19 years of age, who have moderate learning difficulties and may have other 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.
In the role as Teaching Assistant, you will work under the instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the
Teacher and Senior TA to support access to learning for students and provide general support to the Teacher in the management of
students and the classroom. Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs ensuring
their safety and encourage students to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
Please note: Visits to the school are recommended and welcome.
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;
* The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
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.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
AI can support your application, but it is the real you we want to hear from! AI is making people think about how to complete a
job application. Technology is changing and AI tools are evolving constantly. We are definitely not against it, we love to see
innovation. However, here at Cleeve Meadow School, we employ the real you, not the AI version. Should you choose to use AI to
assist with your application, that is your choice, but ensure the final draft presents you! How you think, your professional
working history and what drives you. Here at Cleeve Meadow School we are seeking people who reflect our values, want to make a
difference and have the ambition and believe in education’s strength to change lives. This is all you, AI cannot reproduce this
passion. Perhaps AI can help get things flowing, but ensure you as a person are visible and heard.
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 137 students between 11
and 19 years of age, who have moderate learning difficulties and may have other 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.
In the role as Teaching Assistant, you will work under the instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the
Teacher and Senior TA to support access to learning for students and provide general support to the Teacher in the management of
students and the classroom. Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs ensuring
their safety and encourage students to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
Please note: Visits to the school are recommended and welcome.
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;
* The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
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.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
AI can support your application, but it is the real you we want to hear from! AI is making people think about how to complete a
job application. Technology is changing and AI tools are evolving constantly. We are definitely not against it, we love to see
innovation. However, here at Cleeve Meadow School, we employ the real you, not the AI version. Should you choose to use AI to
assist with your application, that is your choice, but ensure the final draft presents you! How you think, your professional
working history and what drives you. Here at Cleeve Meadow School we are seeking people who reflect our values, want to make a
difference and have the ambition and believe in education’s strength to change lives. This is all you, AI cannot reproduce this
passion. Perhaps AI can help get things flowing, but ensure you as a person are visible and heard.
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