SEND Teaching Assistant

Skinners' Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Skinners' Academy in London seeks an enthusiastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to work under the guidance of the SENDCo to support the learning of pupils with SEND at Skinners' Academy.

As part of our aspirational and inclusive community, you will help create an environment that fosters high challenge and high support, contribute to our rigorous curriculum, and be integral to the safeguarding and development of our pupils while undertaking DBS checks and

Job description

Skinners' Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to work under the guidance of the SENDCo to support the learning of pupils with SEND at Skinners' Academy.

Our Vision:

Skinners' Academy is an aspirational and inclusive community in which we expect staff and students to be the best they can be. We support this goal by offering and environment characterised by high challenge and high support. We take pride in our academically rigorous curriculum, our wide-ranging enrichment programme and our excellent pastoral support systems. All of these ‘ingredients’ ensure that we provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment for our staff and a rich and well-rounded educational experience to our students. We want our students to excel and recognise that, to achieve this, they need the input of a highly skilled and motivated staff body. As such, we seek to invest in our staff - our most valuable resource - to support their ongoing professional development and equip them with the expertise to facilitate students’ learning and personal development to the highest level.

About Us:

• Reconfirmed as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in May 2022, with significant year-on-year improvements in student outcomes that place us above the national averages at Key Stages 4 and 5.
• We provide a world-class education for students aged 11-19, in a modern state of the art building that opened in September 2010.
• We provide a welcoming, caring and stimulating environment with excellent teaching facilities.
• We have pupils who are highly motivated to excel and are fully supported by parents who work with us in close partnership.
• We have excellent transport links; 5-minute walk from the bus stop or Manor House Underground Station which is served by the Piccadilly Line.
• We have high-quality teaching and support staff who are fully committed to supporting pupil’s academic and personal development and work collaboratively with their peers to share best practice.
• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.
• We support staff and student wellbeing through many initiatives, including a two-week half term holiday in the Autumn Term.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September 2026, 9am. Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 5th October 2026.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Skinners’ Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken for the successful candidate, including a check of the DBS Children's Barred List. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the DBS and at least two satisfactory references.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.