Teaching Assistant - Paddock Secondary School and Sixth Form

eTeach UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive Local Government P​

Access to employee wellbeing scheme

School Direct routes into teaching

Opportunities for promotion within the

Smart Schools Benefits

Job summary

Paddock Secondary School and Sixth Form is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This full-time role (30.5 hours per week) is term-time only, with a pattern: Mon Tue Thu Fri 09:00–15:30, 30-minute lunch.

We cater to pupils aged 4–19 with severe learning difficulties and autism. You will work alongside specialists to deliver personalised learning, ensuring every pupil is known, understood and nurtured, with safeguarding at the core of our approach.

Qualifications

• Team Player
• Compassion and Empathy
• Keen to contribute to school life
• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
• Strong work ethic

Skills

Team Player

Compassion and Empathy

Contribute to school life

Pupils first

Strong work ethic

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Paddock Secondary School and Sixth Form

Teaching Assistants Full time - 30.5 hours per week Working pattern will be:

Term Time Only

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 09:00 - 15:30

30-minute unpaid lunches At this time we are unable to offer other patterns of workingStart date - We will need to undertake various safeguarding checks prior to appointment These vacancies are for Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form, Broadwater Road, Tooting, SW17 0DZPaddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism. We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupils. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils. Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.

To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:

• Team Player
• Compassion and Empathy
• Keen to contribute to school life
• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
• Strong work ethic

We offer:

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to employee wellbeing scheme
• School Direct routes into teaching
• Opportunities for promotion within the school
• Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.