SEND Teaching Assistant - 2 Posts

Treetops House School (part of Inclusive Care Support); Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Treetops House is a proposed independent day special school in Hammersmith for pupils aged 8-16, seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a small class-based team. The role focuses on supporting pupils to access learning, communicate, regulate and participate in school life.

The post is full-time, term-time pattern to be confirmed, with a pro rata salary of £26,500–£30,500 FTE. Level 2/3 TA qualification desirable; safeguarding and inclusive practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to undertake SEND and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning, routines and transitions.
• Use visual supports and structured activities as directed.
• Support EHCP outcomes and individual targets.
• Promote communication, independence and self-advocacy.
• Record progress and level of prompting provided.
• Assist with specialist lessons, breaks, arrivals, and departures.
• Follow agreed regulation and safeguarding procedures and report concerns.

Skills

Experience with children

Good communication

Teamwork skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

TREETOPS HOUSE

SEND Teaching Assistant - 2 Posts

Together we nurture potential, build independence and create brighter futures.

Contract Full-time, term-time pattern to be confirmed

Age range 8-16 years (KS2, KS3 and KS4)

Salary £26,500-£30,500 FTE equivalent; actual salary pro rata

Qualification Level 2/3 TA qualification desirable; relevant SEND/childcare/youth-work experience welcomed

Reporting to Class Teacher / Headteacher

About Treetops House

Treetops House is a proposed independent day special school in Hammersmith for pupils aged 8-16 (Years 4-11), with a planned capacity of up to 20 pupils across four small classes. Our ethos is calm, nurturing and ambitious. We want every pupil to feel known, valued and safe while developing communication, confidence, independence and preparation for adulthood. Our values - Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Positivity - shape how we work with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals.

The role

Support pupils to access learning, communicate, regulate, build independence and participate successfully in school life as part of a small class-based team.

Our ethos and values

RESPECT EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY POSITIVITY

Respect - value ourselves and others, communicate safely and protect dignity.

Excellence - aim high, teach ambitiously and celebrate progress from each pupil's starting point.

Integrity - act transparently, use evidence responsibly and keep pupils' best interests central.

Positivity - focus on strengths, possibilities, progress and next steps.

Key responsibilities

Support pupils with SEND to engage with learning, routines and transitions.

Use visual supports, structured activities and communication systems as directed.

Support EHCP outcomes, pupil targets and individual plans.

Promote communication, self-advocacy and independence.

Record relevant progress, engagement and level of prompting/support.

Support specialist lessons, break/lunch, arrival/departure, visits and community learning.

Use agreed regulation/de-escalation approaches consistently and report safeguarding concerns immediately.

Essential

Experience working with children/young people or strong transferable care/youth/education experience.

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to follow plans and risk-management procedures accurately.

Willingness to undertake SEND, safeguarding, behaviour/regulation and medical training as required.

Desirable

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Experience of autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN or complex SEND.

Knowledge of visual supports, AAC or Makaton.

First aid, medication or allergy/anaphylaxis training.

Why join Treetops House?

Very small classes and the opportunity to know pupils exceptionally well.

A developing school where staff can help shape routines, curriculum resources and culture.

A strong focus on safeguarding, SEND induction, professional development and reflective practice.

Close working with families, local authorities, care/social-care colleagues and other professionals.

Opportunities to contribute to enrichment, community learning and preparation for adulthood.

Treetops House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to safer-recruitment checks appropriate to the role, including identity, right-to-work, references, enhanced DBS and barred-list checks where applicable, prohibition checks where relevant, overseas checks where required, and other statutory checks. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search of publicly available information as part of due diligence.

Important status information

Treetops House remains a proposed school. The DfE registration application is pending. Appointment and start date are subject to registration, satisfactory safer-recruitment checks and confirmed opening arrangements.

Location: Hammersmith, London | Start date: subject to DfE registration and confirmed opening arrangements