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SEN Teaching Assistant

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

London

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 31,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A leading primary school in London is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. This permanent, term-time position offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' educational experiences.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Membership of local government pension scheme

On-site free parking

Qualifications

Experience supporting SEN children.
Ability to provide personal self-care support.
Knowledge of Makaton and de-escalation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Support a small specialist provision class.
Establish relationships with pupils and families.
Promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Education

Experience in education setting

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SEN Teaching Assistant - The Alton School

About Us

36 hours per week subject to negotiation

Term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Permanent

Start Date September 2025

Do you have a passion for supporting students with special educational needs?

Do you enjoy supporting children overcome challenges to learning?

Are you patient, kind and caring and also fair, can provide clear boundaries and

If so, you why not join our inclusive inner London primary school?

The Alton is an inclusive inner London primary school situated next to Richmond Park. In October 2023 we set up a new ASD resource base to provide a supportive education for students with autism.

Your main priorities will be to support a small specialist provision class tailored to young people on the autistic spectrum, working with them to ensure their educational and emotional needs are met and promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment. You will establish professional relationships with the new pupils and their families as well as with other staff in the school. You will promote an inclusive culture and where appropriate support students to mix socially with students from the wider school community.

You Will Need

A great personality and good enthusiasm
Experience supporting SEN children.
Experience in an education setting (Primary age range Preferable).
Strong communication skills.
To be proactive, committed, resilient and reliable.
Knowledge of Makaton and de-escalation is desirable.
ELSA training an advantage.
Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils

We Offer

A supportive working environment in a modern well-equipped building
Amazing grounds
On site free parking and close to a good transport network
Membership of local government pension scheme

If you think you are up to the challenge and want to be part of this new and exciting opportunity to help establish a successful and inclusive ASD base, please contact the school office or download the application forms and documents attached.

Visits to the school are welcomed please telephone the office to arrange an appointment.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed Application forms should be returned to

Closing Date: 30 June 2025 (at noon)

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be found.

The Alton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The Alton School

(Quality First Education Trust)

Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London SW15 4PD**

Tel: 020 8876 8482

Web:** www.altonschool.org.uk

Email

Headteacher: Linsay Thomson

Deputy Headteacher Richard Brennan

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Attached documents

Q1E - Equal Opportunities form.docx
Q1E - Application form.docx
Job Description & Person Spec - SEN TA.docx

Salary Actual Salary point 4 £26,328 (Pay award pending)

Job Reference randw/TP/55/8400

Contract Type Term Time

Closing Date 30 June, 2025

Job Category Schools / Academies - Support staff roles

Business Unit SFS Schools

Location Greater London, United Kingdom

Posted on 19 June, 2025

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