Teaching Assistant - Specialist Resource Provision

About the Role

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with pupils with ASD and/or SLCN
• Understands structured teaching and communication-focused approaches
• Is interested in developing their own skills to best support the children
• Is reflective and committed to continual improvement
• Believes inclusion works best when it is shared across the whole school

The role will include:
• Supporting teaching within the Specialist Resource Provision and across the wider school community
• Supporting the implementation of classroom routines, structures and communication systems
• Helping pupils access learning within the SRP and, where appropriate, supporting successful integration into mainstream lessons
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and external professionals to meet pupils’ individual needs
• Supporting the development of staff understanding and effective practice for pupils with ASD and SLCN across the school
• Contributing to EHCP reviews, pupil targets and personalised learning pathways

Support and leadership
You will be well supported by an experienced and engaged lead teacher and senior leadership team. The provision is a key part of the school’s development and leaders will work alongside you to ensure it is consistent, sustainable and successful. You will have regular feedback and opportunities to develop your skills.
Further Information

Please be aware that we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously. Applicants should review our safeguarding policy and be aware that we operate safer recruitment and probation processes to ensure the suitability of candidates to work with the children at Bishop Ridley Primary School.

Further details about this vacancy, including the Job Description and Person Specification, are available to download from the downloads section below. We highly recommend visits to the school, so you can meet our wonderful children and see our community at work. To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact the school office on 020 8303 4461 or by email to admin@bishop-ridley.bexley.sch.uk.

Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form.

An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  Bishop Ridley C of E Primary School therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Bishop Ridley C of E Primary 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 service users 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.

Benefits and how to apply

Are you committed to giving children the best possible start in life? Are you passionate about providing children with unique and exciting learning opportunities? Are you able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive and dedicated team?

If so, Bishop Ridley might be the school for you!

What we can offer:
• A genuine opportunity to be on the ground from the start of a new provision
• Strong leadership support and collaborative working
• A school committed to inclusion across all classrooms
• CPD and SEND development opportunities
• Collaborative staff team and positive working environment
• A clear vision for our staff and pupils: One Community, Learning and Growing Together, Sharing the Love of God.

 To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form, from the downloads section below, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form; to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Applications should be submitted via email to admin@bishop-ridley.bexley.sch.uk. Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to Bishop Ridley C of E Primary School, Northumberland Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 2QE. CVs will not be accepted. 

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday, 1st June 2026.
Interviews are planned to take place at 9:30am on Friday, 5th June 2026.

References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview.  Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

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.

About Us

Bishop Ridley C of E Primary School is a successful primary school located in the Falconwood area of Welling. We are located a 10-minute walk away from Welling High Street with good public transport links (less than 8-minutes’ walk from Falconwood Railway Station) and on-site parking. We benefit from nearby local amenities at The Green, Falconwood (0.5 miles) and green open spaces such as Oxleas Wood (1 mile).

We are opening a new Specialist Resource Provision for pupils with Autism and/or Speech, Language and Communication Needs in September 2026 and we are seeking enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistants to support this exciting development and play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the provision.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new team, establishing routines, structures and curriculum approaches alongside a supportive lead teacher and senior leadership team. The successful candidates will help establish consistent practice, embed effective strategies and ensure the provision becomes a sustainable and successful part of the school.

We are proud of our school and all of our pupils and so visits to Bishop Ridley are always welcome. To arrange a visit, and learn more about the planned developments, please contact the school office on 0208 303 4461. More information can also be found on our school website at https://www.bishopridleyschool.org.uk/