SEN Teaching Assistant

Hollydale Primary School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a committed SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant for Early Years/Key Stage 1. You will support children's learning and development while leading an enrichment club. The ideal candidate has experience in teaching and a proactive approach to team dynamics. Join a nurturing school environment dedicated to every child's potential.

Benefits

Career development training

Inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years and Key Stage 1 classes.
• Ability to reflect and develop practice.
• Organized and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Run an enrichment club once a week.
• Contribute positively to the school team.

Skills

TEACHING IN EARLY YEARS

INNOVATIVE APPROACH

TEAM PLAYER

Job description

Overview

HOLLYDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘Working together to be the best that we can be’

SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant for Early Years/Key Stage 1

Grade 5, Spine Point 6-13 £30,552 – 33,780

FTE 33.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Term Time Only - 39 weeks per year

Actual pro rata salary £24,423 – 27,003

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant for Early years/Key Stage 1 who must have knowledge, skills and drive to make a difference to the lives of the children at Hollydale Primary School. This represents a real opportunity for someone to make a difference and contribute to the development of learning in our school. Hollydale Primary School offers a very good learning environment for children; nurtured by a friendly enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who all strive as a team to ensure our pupils perform to their full potential. You are also required to run an enrichment club for 1 afternoon per week for at least one term. The enrichment club could be creative arts, drama, dance, sports or other.

Responsibilities and expectations

• Is an excellent practitioner, with high expectations and who will use this opportunity to deliver engaging learning.
• Has experience of teaching in Early Years and Key Stage 1 classes
• Has an innovative and exciting approach to learning.
• Has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others.
• Is a well organised and a proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team.

We can offer you the opportunity to:

• be part of an inclusive school committed to nurturing and developing the potential of each child.
• work in a diverse vibrant borough
• be part of an ever improving school
• enhance your career through excellent training and professional development.

For an informal discussion about this post or to visit the school please contact Hollydale School on 020 7639 2562 or email [e-mail]. To obtain an application pack please either email via the button below or phone the school on 020 7639 2562.

Closing Date for All Applications: Friday 3rd October 2025

Please note: Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.