SEND Teaching Assistant

Lumen Learning Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Job summary

Riverbridge Primary School within The Lumen Learning Trust is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant for 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week. This permanent role supports early years learners with inclusive strategies and works closely with teachers and specialists.

The successful candidate will have Level 3 TA qualification, SEND experience, strong communication, resilience, patience, flexibility, and the confidence to take initiative while following guidance from

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND and holds a Level 3 TA qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Patience, flexibility and ability to take initiative under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the EYFS environment with creativity.
• Work with children individually and in small groups as directed.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and specialists to support learners.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Level 3 TA qualification

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Riverbridge Primary School is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit. We work collaboratively with other local Nurseries, Children’s Centres and Schools in different ways and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative individual who can bring high quality support to children in Early Years Foundation Stage. We are looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant who has a passion for creating life-long learners, who can be flexible and support learning in a creative way. We are recruiting an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant for 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time plus one week (38 weeks per year). This is a permanent position. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.

In particular we require someone who has:

• Experience working within SEND and has a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal and emotional resilience
• Lots of patience
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

What we offer:

• A team of staff committed to supporting you
• Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
• Opportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

We are proud to be part of The Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust, made up of Saxon Primary School, Shepperton, The Echelford School, Ashford, Walton Oak, Walton-on-Thames, Darley Dene, Addlestone, Ewell Grove Primary, Ewell, Riverbridge Primary School, Staines, Southfield Park Primary School, Epsom. Professional development is central to our ethos and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 14th September 2026 at 9am.

We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on: Week commencing Monday 21st September 2026.

Salary: FTE £25,133 / Actual £19,019

Start date: As soon as possible

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.