Teaching Assistant - SEN

Paddock School; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Outstanding training

Wellbeing scheme

School Direct routes

Promotion opportunities

Smart Schools Benefits

Job summary

Paddock School in London is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 4–19 with severe learning difficulties and autism. You will join a warm, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to personalised learning and safeguarding.

The role offers a strong training programme, access to wellbeing schemes, and opportunities for progression within the school; a supportive Local Government Pension Scheme is also available.

Qualifications

• Team player with a caring approach.
• Empathy and resilience in challenging settings.
• Desire to contribute to school life and pupil development.
• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them reach their potential.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Team Player

Compassion

Contribute to school life

Pupils first

Resilience

Strong work ethic

Job description

Paddock 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 pupil. 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
• Resilience
• Strong work ethic

We offer:

Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

An outstanding training programme

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.

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Closing: 31/12/2026 00:00

Start: We need to undertake various safeguarding checks before a start date will be confirmed