Teaching Assistant - Linden Lodge School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised induction programme

Positive and supportive team

Staff wellbeing programme

Job summary

Linden Lodge School in London is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs and to help them reach their full potential. The role offers a 32.5-hour week within a term-time framework (39 weeks per year) and no prior experience is required, as full training is provided by an experienced team.

A caring, collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training will be provided by an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve their potential across the school.
• Promote independence and help develop pupils' skills in a Special School setting.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and follow learning plans.

Job description

About Us

Teaching Assistant

£24,110 per annum (Scale 1D, point 3 - Pay Award Pending)

32.5 Hours per week

Term Time Only - 39 Weeks per year

Do you want to be part of a supportive and successful team?

Are you a creative and innovative practitioner?

Do you want to work for an organisation that cares about its staff?

We have several openings to join our highly motivated and skilled team as a Teaching Assistant.

As a Teaching Assistant you will play a central role in ensuring that every pupil at Linden Lodge achieves their potential, whatever their needs may be.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming young peoples' lives, promoting independence and has a desire to develop their career in a Special School setting. You'll be working within an experienced team of colleagues committed to providing high quality support and education to the children and young people across the school.

You do not need to have previous experience as full training will be provided from our experienced team. You just need the drive and willingness to make a difference to the lives of the children and young people at the school.

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme

Closing Date: 01 November 2026 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 02 November 2026

Interview Date: 10 November 2026

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
London
SW19 6JB

Telephone: [phone]

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils