Teaching Assistant

Glenthorne High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benenden Healthcare

Salary Sacrifice: Electric Cars

Cycle to work

Long service awards

24/7 employee assistance programme

Job summary

Glenthorne High School is seeking a thoughtful Teaching Assistant to join our SEND Department. You will support SEND pupils in lessons and assist with moving around the school as needed. The role suits graduates aiming to gain in-school experience before teacher training and those pursuing a teaching career.

The school values effective communication, strong literacy, and organisational skills. Experience with pupils with ASD, PDA or ODD is welcomed and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with pupils and adults.
• Excellent literacy and organisational skills.
• Experience with SEND pupils is welcomed, especially ASD/PDA/ODD.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils in lessons.
• Assist with moving around the school when required.
• Support behaviour management and pupil engagement in class.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy

Organisational skills

Graduate aspiration

Education

Graduate

Job description

We are looking to appoint a professional and thoughtful Teaching Assistant to join our well-established SEND Department. The successful candidate will provide support for our SEND pupils. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of working with pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD, PDA or ODD. You will assist these pupils in lessons and, were required, assist with moving around the school. Teaching Assistants are highly valued at the school in supporting our pupils to realise their full potential.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective, clear communication with pupils and adults alike, excellent literacy and organisational skills, the ability to enthuse and motivate pupils at all levels and a drive to improve future opportunities available to our pupils. This role would suit a graduate who wishes to gain in-school experience prior to undertaking teacher training as well as those who would like to pursue a career as a Teaching Assistant.

Why join us:

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
• Gain valuable in-school experience, ideal for those considering teacher training.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with SEND.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
• Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for: Electric Cars and Cycle to work.
• Long service awards
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils. This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.

The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Note the Trust will undertake an online check on shortlisted candidates and expect the successful candidate to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: 11.59 pm, Sunday 27th September 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.