SEN Teaching Assistant - Granard Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Granard Primary School in Putney, London, is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated base for learners with learning difficulties and Autism. The role involves supporting the Teacher with the development and education of our pupils and helping to create a positive, inclusive classroom.

You will be proactive and creative in engaging children in class and outdoors, uphold high standards of work and behaviour, and support speech and language development.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEND teaching assistant in a primary setting.
• Ability to promote speech and language development.
• Proactive, creative in supporting pupils in class and outside.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with the development and education of pupils.
• Be a role model and promote high standards in work and behaviour.
• Engage children in the classroom and during outdoor activities.

Skills

Self-motivation

Inspiring others

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English A-C

GCSE Maths A-C

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

£27,287.26 per annum (Pay Scale 2 Spine Point 4)

35 hours per week (8.15 a.m. – 3.45 p.m.) Term time only (39 weeks)

Required 04 January 2027

The Headteacher and Governors of Granard Primary School and Cedar ASD Base are seeking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and inspiring SEND Teaching Assistant to work in our special needs base for children and young people with learning difficulties, Autism and/or complex needs.

The job includes supporting the Teacher with the development and education of our pupils in the class.

The right candidate will be a role model to our children; challenging and inspiring them through high expectations in work and behaviour; will promote effective speech and language; will make learning fun and have a genuine belief that all children have the potential for success.

You will need to be proactive and creative in supporting and engaging the children in the classroom and the outside environment.

The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent interpersonal relationships and be proud to work in a school that has the vision to nurture, inspire and transform lives.

English and Maths GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent, is essential. Candidates selected for interview must bring evidence of their qualifications with them.

We would be very happy to receive applications from graduates.

Closing date: 02 November 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: 11 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We believe our school motto sums up our vision: Growing together; Achieving together.

This post is subject to a DBS check. CVs are not accepted.

Granard Primary School Cortis Road, Putney, London, SW15 6XA Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Headteacher: Mrs Cheryl Grigg