Careers Site Advertising End Date
09 Jul 2025
Internal Advertising End Date
09 Jul 2025
Location
Woodside Academy
Trust
Advertising Salary
£20,570 (Actual)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
LSEAT - Schools

About the role:

Woodside Academy (Part of London South East Academies Trust)

 

Post Title:                    Teaching Assistant (ASD with complex needs)

Post Location:            Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB

Position Status:          Initially Fixed Term 1 year contract

Contractual Hours:     (Teaching Assistant usual working hours 8.40am-3.30pm  Mon- Fri)

Contractual Weeks:   Term Time +1 (39 weeks per year)

Salary:                            £20,570 (Actual) 

  £27,946 (Full time equivalent)

Post Start Date:          September 2025

Closing Date:              Wed 9th July 2025

Interview Dates:         TBC

 

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.

Woodside Academy joined London South East Academies Trust in April 2019.  London South East Academies Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust consisting of mainstream and specialist schools offering special and alternative provision.  We aim to provide outstanding education and training for children and young people in every Trust academy, bringing together specialist provision to deliver a real alternative to mainstream education.  We are quickly developing a track record of academic success and with ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

 

About our Vacancy

We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced Teaching Assistants to work in in various phases across the school.  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.

We offer a comprehensive and bespoke CPD programme.  throughout the year and have a good record of upskilling staff at all levels. As all children have an EHCP and are working significantly below age-related expectations, the role is more likely to suit those who are trained/experienced within Early Years, Primary or Special settings.

We operate an EYFS/Primary model of teaching up to and including Year 13 with some specialist teaching in Y10-13. 

We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience of delivering tailored and personalised learning programmes for children with SEND


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
  • 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

About Us

London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises thirteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth and Surrey.
Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.
As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.
Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.
Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.
If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date. 
If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at lseathr@lsec.ac.uk 
 
As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity.  Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust.  Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request. 

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