Woodside Academy all age special school, (EYFS-Post 16 for pupils diagnosis of autism).  The school is a flourishing & vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley.   The school’s moto is “All together better” we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all.  Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school.

Woodside Academy joined London South East Academies Trust in 2019.  The Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust consisting of mainstream/specialist schools offering special & alternative provision.  We aim to provide outstanding education & training for children & young people, bringing together specialist provision to deliver a real alternative to mainstream education.  We are quickly developing a track record of academic success & with ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Woodside Academy is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & expect all staff/volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records/vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

 https://www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Interactive Play Leaders to complete our team.  You would be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children during the school lunch time break. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication interpersonal skills.  Experience of working with children with special needs, including those with autism, is essential. The successful candidates will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for further training. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking experience in schools and hoping to progress into a teaching assistant role.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school 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 JD/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Office Manager on 01322 350123

Please refer to Person Specification attached.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application form available in the section below, paying particular attention to Section 5 of the form, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Once you have completed this, the form should be submitted via email to karen.bellett@woodside.lseat.org.uk.  Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to The Office Manager, Woodside Academy, Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB. The closing date for your application is as stated above.

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

The closing date for applications is 9th December 2024. Interviews are scheduled for December, date TBA.

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.

Woodside Academy is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.