• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    23 September 2026
  • LocationLocation:
    Bexleyheath
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £22,227per annum (FTE) or £15.27per hour
  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    October 2026
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    Initially 3 days a week increasing to 5 days a week from January 2027(Term Time only)
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    West Lodge Preparatory School, Russell Close, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4HJ
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    1073

  • About The Role

  • We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. We hope to find a candidate with a proven track record of working with pupils with special educational needs (SEN). 

    Job Responsibilities

    You will be employed as the class Teaching Assistant supporting children in their learning and assisting the teacher by preparing resources. Specific duties will involve hearing readers, supporting individuals and leading group activities. You will also be expected to supervise the children during their morning breaks on a rota basis. 

    Experience

    Experience of working within a classroom setting is essential and the successful candidate should also, ideally, have suitably related NVQ qualifications or a degree. However, this is not an essential requirement should an applicant be suited to the role and have the relevant experience.

    The position is initially for 3 days per week but will increase to 5 days per week in January 2027.

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:

    • Private Pension Scheme
    • 5.6 weeks Statutory Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time)
    • Free school lunch
    • Effective CPD opportunities
    • Excellent ICT facilities
     
    To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected] CVs will not be accepted. Please state in writing why you are interested in this role and why you wish to work at West Lodge School. Please also set out how you feel you are suitably qualified for the position, along with details of any ideas you have that could benefit the children in the class. 

    The closing date for applications is 23/09/2026. Interviews are scheduled for 28/09/2026.
    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.


    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.  

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    West Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. 

    West Lodge School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and pupils with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.

  • About Us

  • West Lodge School is a non-selective independent preparatory school with small class sizes, a reputation for high standards, outstanding exam success and a family ethos.  From September 2026 the School is also a proud member of the St Dunstan’s Education Group. There is a genuine focus upon each pupils’ academic progress and personal development which were aspects of school life that were commented upon extremely positively during the recent ISI inspection. The children benefit from progressive approaches to teaching based upon the principles of metacognition, making learning at West Lodge exciting for children and teaching staff. There is an engaging and broad curriculum, whilst the school’s leadership team genuinely values the work of staff and actively supports them in fulfilling their duties. 

    West Lodge is an enjoyable place to work where there is an emphasis upon teamwork, which ensures we maintain our friendly and positive atmosphere. Caring for the well-being of the individual, both child and adult, is central to the success of our school. With very strong demand for places and with the collaborative opportunities with other SDEG schools, this is an exciting time to join West Lodge. 

    For further information about the School and our approach, please visit our website: www.westlodge.org.uk

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