Teaching Assistant [ARP]

Hawes Down Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawes Down Primary School in London is seeking a high-calibre teaching assistant to join one of our ARP classes. The role is 19.5 hours per week, term-time (38 weeks per year).

Knowledge and experience of working with children with severe and complex needs is a requirement. A paediatric First Aid qualification and knowledge of Makaton are advantageous, and training can be offered.

We are committed to safeguarding and to equality of opportunity, with a supportive team and a positive ethos.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
• Experience of working with children with sensory and complex needs (desirable)
• Passion for education and ability to support an individualized learning environment
• Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach
• Professional manner towards colleagues, pupils & visitors
• Training or experience in speech and language or occupational therapy would be highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Work in ARP classes to support learning
• Contribute to the positive ethos of Hawes Down Primary School
• Collaborate with teachers to provide high-quality individualized learning
• Uphold safeguarding and promote welfare of children and young people

Skills

SEN experience

Makaton knowledge

Proactive approach

Speech and language therapy awareness

Education

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Makaton training (desirable)

Tools

Occupational therapy awareness

Job description

BR5 point 13 £25,703 FTE (actual salary £11,620 plus SEN allowance of £675)

19.5 hours per week (Wed, Thurs, Fri)

38 weeks per year, term time

We require a high calibre and experienced teaching assistant to work in one of our Additionally Resourced Provision classes. Knowledge and experience of working with children with severe and complex needs is a requirement of this post. A paediatric First Aid qualification would be advantageous, as would knowledge of Makaton, however, training can be offered.

The successful applicant will have:

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Experience of working with children with sensory and complex needs (desirable)

A passion for education and commitment to work alongside the teachers to provide a high quality individualised learning environment

An enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach

A professional manner towards colleagues, pupils & visitors at all times

A commitment to contributing to the positive ethos of the school

Training or experience in speech and language or occupational therapy would be highly desirable

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for this post before submitting an application.

Hawes Down Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

If you do not receive a reply by Monday 14th September 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.