07 Sep Teaching Assistant – Bexley
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Teaching Assistant – Bexley
Location: Bexley
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract: Supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Bexley?
We are looking to hear from caring, confident and reliable Teaching Assistants who are interested in supporting pupils within primary schools across the Bexley area.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, have experience supporting children with additional needs, or are looking to continue developing your career within education, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you may be working alongside the class teacher to support pupils across the curriculum, providing individual or small-group support and helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
Depending on your experience and the needs of the school, responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils with their learning in the classroom
- Working with individuals and small groups
- Providing additional support to pupils with SEND
- Helping pupils to remain engaged and focused
- Supporting the class teacher with activities and classroom organisation
- Encouraging pupils’ confidence, independence and progress
- Helping to maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
About You
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who:
- Have experience working with children or young people
- Are patient, positive and able to build strong relationships with pupils
- Have good communication skills
- Are reliable and adaptable
- Enjoy working as part of a school team
- Have a genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development
Previous school-based experience is desirable, although relevant experience from other childcare, SEND, youth work or education settings may also be considered.
Why Apply?
We work with schools across Bexley and the surrounding areas and can offer opportunities to suit a range of experience and availability.
Whether you are looking for regular supply work, a longer-term position or the next step in your education career, we would be happy to discuss the type of role and school environment that would suit you.
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch to discuss current and upcoming Teaching Assistant opportunities across Bexley.
To apply for this job email your details to lottie@forward-teaching.co.uk