Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Auriga Rewards discounts

Recruitment referral scheme

Career progression and professional 개발

Job summary

Strathmore School, part of Helix Learning Trust, is seeking a teaching assistant to support primary-aged pupils with complex needs during term-time (39 weeks). The role focuses on tailored pupil support, personal care, and helping teachers deliver strategies to build independence. Prior SEND experience and DBS checks are required.

The school values patient, caring support and collaboration with teaching staff to foster independence and a love of learning across four campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of working with children with SEND.
• Patience and a caring approach to supporting pupils.
• Commitment to enabling learning and independence.
• Ability to work well with teachers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for individual pupils or small groups.
• Provide personal care to support pupils' wellbeing.
• Work with teachers to implement learning strategies.
• Encourage independence and foster a love of learning.
• Build and maintain positive relationships across the school community.

Skills

Patience

SEND experience

Support learning

Team collaboration

Job description

A teaching assistant post at Strathmore School, a special school within Helix Learning Trust, supporting primary-aged pupils with complex needs. The work centres on tailored support for individuals and small groups, personal care, and helping teachers deliver learning strategies that build independence. The school serves pupils aged 4 to 19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities across four campuses. The contract is term-time only for 39 weeks a year, with part-time applications considered, and candidates need prior SEND experience or understanding. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide tailored support for individual pupils or small groups
• Provide personal care to support pupils' wellbeing
• Work with teachers to implement creative and effective learning strategies
• Encourage independence and foster a love of learning in each pupil
• Build and maintain positive relationships across the school community

What’s required

Experience

• Previous experience or understanding of working with children with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Effective, caring and patient approach
• Committed and enthusiastic about supporting pupils' learning

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Valid right to work
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks including references
• Pre-employment health questionnaire

What’s offered

• Competitive pension schemes
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work scheme with savings of up to 42%
• Auriga Rewards discounts and offers
• Pay under nationally agreed terms and conditions for teachers and support staff
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Career progression and professional development across the Trust, including moves between settings