Lead Teaching Assistant – Shape Inclusion at a Top Bexley School

Step into a lead role where your drive, creativity, and empathy set the agenda for real change. This Lead Teaching Assistant position is more than classroom support: it's about inspiring and uplifting students, guiding a team of TAs, and influencing a culture of outstanding progress for every young learner. If you are an ambitious graduate or aspiring teacher/psychologist seeking a challenge that offers growth, status, and daily impact at a highly respected Bexley school, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

The experience here is truly transformative. You’ll work alongside passionate educators in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your input and innovation are celebrated. Take ownership of impactful interventions and support strategies, benefit from sector-leading CPD, and progress in a school graded “Good to Outstanding” by Ofsted. Develop real expertise in SEN and leadership – with every day building your readiness for teaching, educational psychology, or senior learning support roles.

Key Highlights:

• Lead Teaching Assistant – pivotal in driving student success and TA excellence
• Circa £30,000 Pro-rata – competitive, rewarding, and recognition-focused pay
• Located in vibrant Bexley, with excellent transport connections
• Ofsted Graded: Good to Outstanding – ambitious, inclusive, and high-achieving
• Excellent CPD: Leadership training, SEN specialism, tailored coaching
• Ideal for first-class graduates and aspiring teachers/psychologists/SEN experts
• Modern facilities, specialist learning zones, and a supportive teaching team

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and mentoring a dedicated TA team across year groups
• Designing and delivering targeted interventions for pupils with diverse needs
• Liaising with teachers and specialists to shape best-practice classroom support
• Championing inclusive learning and tracking student outcomes
• Supporting new staff induction and providing peer-to-peer coaching
• Modelling outstanding support practice and creative engagement strategies

Ideal Lead Teaching Assistant for this Bexley School:

• Outstanding academic graduate, ideally with recent child-facing experience
• Ambitious, resilient, and deeply compassionate in working with young people
• An aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN professional
• Proactive problem-solver, eager to innovate and lead by example
• Absolute passion for education, inclusion, and pupil achievement

Why Join This Bexley School?:

• Welcoming, expert-led environment that values high-quality support staff
• Commitment to staff well-being, professional growth, and internal promotion
• Inspiring leadership team and a culture of inclusion and high expectations
• Diverse enrichment activities and strong community links
• Exceptional resources: sensory spaces, inclusive tech, and tailored programmes

The Lead Teaching Assistant post in Bexley is an unrivalled platform for your ambition, creativity, and desire to make a difference. Be part of a future-focused team – and watch your career accelerate. Apply today to take the lead in an outstanding school committed to shaping every learner’s future.

How to Apply

Ready to step up and shape the future in Bexley? We're actively shortlisting standout candidates for this Lead Teaching Assistant role in Secondary School Support—secure your spot before it’s snapped up. Immediate interviews are being booked, so don’t hesitate—submit your application now and take your career forward without delay!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!