Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for working with children? Kidbrooke Park Learning Centre (KPLC), based within Kidbrooke Park Primary School, is a specialist provision for primary-aged children within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. As a short-term intervention service, KPLC supports children at risk of permanent exclusion, fostering positive educational and social outcomes. Our nurturing environment empowers pupils to develop independence and self-regulation, helping them confidently manage their emotions and behaviour while fostering a foundation for lifelong learning. TEACHING ASSISTANT 32.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year - term time plus 5 inset days. APT & C Scale 2 - Spine point 3/4 - £ 23926 actual salary

Do you have a passion for working with children? Kidbrooke Park Learning Centre (KPLC), based within Kidbrooke Park Primary School, is a specialist provision for primary-aged children within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. As a short-term intervention service, KPLC supports children at risk of permanent exclusion, fostering positive educational and social outcomes. Our nurturing environment empowers pupils to develop independence and self-regulation, helping them confidently manage their emotions and behaviour while fostering a foundation for lifelong learning. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant with high expectations for learning to join our specialist provision. You will work closely with pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Your role will involve supporting pupils in small groups, one-to-one settings, and within the classroom environment, as well as supervising playtimes and lunchbreaks. A degree of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the children and the school. Experience working with children, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, resilience, flexibility and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential. Experience working with children with SEMH and SEN would be a strong advantage.

As a member of our team you will:

Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children. Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

Kidbrooke Park School is a 2 form entry school judged as Good by OFSTED. We are part of The Compass Eko Trust of Schools, an innovative and forward-thinking Trust based over a number of boroughs. This unique partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes for children across our schools. The Compass Eko Trust of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.  This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before appointment, the post is permanent and is subject to a satisfactory probation period. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information about our school please visit our website www.kidbrookepark.compassps.uk Applications close 10.00 am Wednesday 14th October 2026 Date of short listing: Thursday 15th October 2026 Date of interview: Tuesday 20th October 2026 Visits to the school are welcome. Please call our school office on 0208 8568315  to arrange a convenient time and date.