Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5b480947-2196-4a8e-b541-de1a00f9f17a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced Teaching Assistants to work in our Early Years, Primary and secondary phases. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of working with children with special needs, including those with autism, is essential. The successful candidates will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for further training. If you are interested in this role please apply as early as possible, as the application period may be closed early if successful candidates are found.
We offer:
• Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students who teach us something new every day
• A committed and caring staff team who support and develop each other
• A proactive and supportive SLT who are actively mindful of workloard
• A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme
• Opportunities to develop your skills and talents
• Small class sizes with high pupil/staff ratio
• Free parking on site
• Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy trust, e.g. discounts on gym and wellbeing services, access to free and confidential Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes
What the school offers its staff
About Woodside Academy
Woodside Academy is an all-age special school, (EYFS-Post 16) for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism. The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school. Parents and Carers tell us how much difference Woodside makes. Hear this for yourself in ourvirtual toursand read more on the school website:
https://www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Woodside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced Teaching Assistants to work in our Early Years, Primary and secondary phases. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of working with children with special needs, including those with autism, is essential. The successful candidates will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for further training. If you are interested in this role please apply as early as possible, as the application period may be closed early if successful candidates are found.
We offer:
• Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students who teach us something new every day
• A committed and caring staff team who support and develop each other
• A proactive and supportive SLT who are actively mindful of workloard
• A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme
• Opportunities to develop your skills and talents
• Small class sizes with high pupil/staff ratio
• Free parking on site
• Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy trust, e.g. discounts on gym and wellbeing services, access to free and confidential Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes
What the school offers its staff
About Woodside Academy
Woodside Academy is an all-age special school, (EYFS-Post 16) for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism. The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school. Parents and Carers tell us how much difference Woodside makes. Hear this for yourself in ourvirtual toursand read more on the school website:
https://www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Woodside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.