SEND Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Team support

Training opportunities

HLTA study support

Career progression support

LGPS membership

Descripción de la vacante

Riverbridge Primary School is seeking an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to support children in Early Years Foundation Stage. The role is 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am–3.30pm, during term time plus one week (38 weeks per year). This is a permanent position.

The successful candidate will join a strong team with opportunities for training and progression, including HLTA study and Local Government Pension Scheme membership. Interviews will follow the closing date of 2 November 2026.

Formación

• Experience working within SEND
• 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

Conocimientos

SEND experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Initiative

Descripción del empleo

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 with a 30 minute unpaid break, 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
• 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 2nd November 2026 at 9am. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Salary: FTE £25,133 / Actual £19,019

Start date: As soon as possible

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.