Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 1

Woodlands School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands School in Harrow is seeking candidates for a role supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs aged 4-11 in a friendly, team‑oriented environment.

The post involves helping with curriculum planning, collaborating with staff, and, where required, participating in hydrotherapy pool activities, with an emphasis on equality of educational opportunities for all pupils. We expect a positive attitude, reliable attendance and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school or with children with special needs is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to equality of educational opportunities for all children.
• Excellent attendance and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 4-11 with a range of SEN in a hydrotherapy pool environment as required.
• Assist with curriculum planning and collaborate with teaching staff as part of joint planning.
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive team focused on high expectations for all learners.

Skills

Positive attitude

Passion for working with children

Excellent attendance record

Ability to work successfully as partof

Commitment to high expectations

Job description

Would you like a new challenge in an outstanding Special School for students and pupils between the ages of 3-11 with a range of Special Educational Needs in a friendly, supportive school, committed to team work and joint curriculum planning?

We are a primary maintained special needs school in the the Local Aurhority of Harrow which caters for 136 pupils aged 4-11 with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, as well as severe developmental delay.

We have outstanding purpose built facilities and highly trained, enthusiastic and committed staff. Along with teaching and classroom support staff, the school is supported by a multi-agency team of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy colleagues, teachers for pupils with vision and hearing impairments and nursing staff.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Positive attitude
• Passion for working with children
• Excellent attendance record
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children

Experience of working in a school or with children with special needs is desirable but not essential.

Hours of work will be 8.45 a.m. - 3.45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 8.45 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Flexible working options will be considered and pay would be adjusted accordingly.

This job includes the need for applicants to be confident and capable to work in the hydrotherapy pool environment. This may include getting into the water with the pupils.

Applicants should have a commitment to and an understanding of equality of educational opportunities for all children, being mindful of protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act.