Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3

Woodlands School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands School invites applications for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3. The role is permanent, internal applicants only, with a 32.5 hour week across 39 weeks per year, in Edgware, Middlesex. Salary is £30,035 per year with start ASAP. The school values teamwork and strong support for SEND pupils.

The candidate should hold or be working towards an HLTA qualification, with a passion for SEND education and ability to lead planned sessions and support learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent is required or in progress.
• Strong commitment to working with children with SEND.
• Ability to lead classes and support pupils’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead classes for pre-arranged sessions (PPA).
• Lead classes at short notice with oversight of learning and wellbeing.
• Deliver high-quality lessons and support other staff.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate commitment to high expectations for all children.

Skills

PPA planning

Teamwork

SEND experience

Adaptability

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Woodlands School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Woodlands School. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WS/56777

Location
Bransgrove Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6JP

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
£30,035.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week
32.5

Weeks Per Year
39

Closing Date
9:00am, Thu 15th Oct, 2026

Start Date
ASAP

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
Thursday, 22nd October 2026

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About this Role

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 Local Authority 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 someone who can:

• Plan and lead classes for pre-arranged sessions (e.g., teachers' PPA) and ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Lead classes at short notice, including having oversight of pupils' learning and wellbeing.
• Deliver high-quality lessons.
• Support other staff effectively.
• Work successfully as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high expectations and meeting the needs of all children.

The successful candidate will have an HLTA qualification or equivalent, be working towards obtaining it, or be committed to completing it within a timeframe specified by the school. Have a passion for working with SEND children.

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 are available.

The successful candidate will have an HLTA qualification or equivalent, be working towards obtaining it, or be committed to completing it within a timeframe specified by the school. Have a passion for working with SEND children.

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 Local Authority 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 someone who can:

• Plan and lead classes for pre-arranged sessions (e.g. teachers' PPA) and ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Lead classes at short notice, including having oversight of pupils' learning and wellbeing.
• .Deliver high-quality lessons.
• Support other staff effectively.
• Work successfully as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high expectations and meeting the needs of all children., 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 are available.