Senior Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join our team at Bromley Beacon School, a specialist SEMH provision for pupils aged 14–18. This is a key role within the classroom, offering the opportunity to support high-quality teaching and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for inclusive education and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable learners. They will be proactive, reflective, and skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external professionals, helping to create a calm, supportive and nurturing environment where all pupils can succeed.

You will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, modelling effective practice, and contributing to a consistent approach to behaviour, engagement and wellbeing across the school. You will also provide guidance and support to other teaching assistants, helping to maintain high standards in the classroom.

We are looking for a resilient, compassionate and motivated individual who can inspire confidence in pupils, adapt to their individual needs, and contribute positively to the wider school community.

What the school offers its staff

Walton Leigh School is a specialist setting for pupils aged 11–19 with additional needs, including autism, where we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for every young person to thrive. As part of the London South East Academies Trust, we are committed to improving lives through high-quality education and strong support. We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, caring and resilient individuals to join our team.

You will help create a safe, positive and structured environment, supporting pupils’ social, emotional and academic development.

We offer a strong induction programme and ongoing CPD, ensuring our staff are well supported and continue to develop professionally within a collaborative Trust. We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.