SEN Teaching Assistant (offsite)

Maypole School (Streatham); London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work with KS4 students with SEMH and complex needs at Maypole School. The role requires a flexible, resourceful individual capable of engaging students through tailored educational support and activities. The position offers term-time work within a supportive team, emphasizing personal and career development.

Benefits

Term time only

Pension Scheme

Good opportunities for personal and career development

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• High level of communication skills to relate to students.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in their education with a high staffing ratio.
• Support assessment and create a safe learning environment.
• Facilitate opportunities for all learners to reach their potential.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Initiative

Technology Use

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Maypole School (Streatham)

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London, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to work with KS4 (and above) students with SEMH and complex needs at Maypole School (Streatham and the surrounding areas) in London.

This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, trustworthy, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in high-pressure situations and deal with constantly changing priorities.

Working offsite in the community with a ratio of 1:1/2:1 staffing, the aim is to engage the students with their education. This includes teaching basic Maths and English (Functional Skills up to L2) and attending activities such as Trampolining, Gym, Music Studio, Horse-riding and whatever else the students may like.

• Along side the above, the student may attend college courses and/or work experience where staff are also expected to support.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Term time only.
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly team in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme.
• Salary £24,960

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• good literacy and numeracy skills.
• an ability to work on their own initiative.
• a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• a commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

At Maypole School we are committed to ensuring the highest levels of Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect our staff to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all job applicants.

Safeguarding Statement

Maypole School (Streatham) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to work with KS4 (and above) students with SEMH and complex needs at Maypole School (Streatham and the surrounding areas) in London.

This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, trustworthy, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in high-pressure situations and deal with constantly changing priorities.

Working offsite in the community with a ratio of 1:1/2:1 staffing, the aim is to engage the students with their education. This includes teaching basic Maths and English (Functional Skills up to L2) and attending activities such as Trampolining, Gym, Music Studio, Horse-riding and whatever else the students may like.

Along side the above, the student may attend college courses and/or work experience where staff are also expected to support.

Supporting assessment and evidencing learning

Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners

Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability

WHAT WE OFFER:

Term time only.

The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly team in this well run and respected school.

Good opportunities for personal and career development.

Pension Scheme.

Salary £24,960

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

good literacy and numeracy skills.

an ability to work on their own initiative.

a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.

a can-do attitude.

a commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

At Maypole School we are committed to ensuring the highest levels of Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect our staff to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all job applicants.

Safeguarding Statement

Maypole School (Streatham) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.