Teaching Assistant, Special School — Nurturing Impact

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing scheme

School Direct routes into teaching

Opportunities for promotion within the

Cycle 2 WorkSmart Benefits

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils' Teaching Assistants position at Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form in London is for 30.5 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks). The post is permanent, with start after safeguarding checks and Enhanced DBS clearance.

Working hours are 09:00–15:30 with a 30-minute lunch and a weekly 30-minute class meeting. We value team players with compassion and empathy, committed to putting pupils first and helping them reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Team player with compassion and empathy.
• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them reach potential.
• Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Lifelong learning mindset and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support personalised learning opportunities for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism.
• Assist teaching staff in class management and safeguarding.
• Contribute to a warm, nurturing classroom culture.

Skills

Team player

Compassion

Empathy

Pupil-first approach

Lifelong learning

Resilience

Strong work ethic

Job description

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils' Teaching Assistants position at Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form in London is for 30.5 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks). The post is permanent, with start after safeguarding checks and Enhanced DBS clearance.

Working hours are 09:00–15:30 with a 30-minute lunch and a weekly 30-minute class meeting. We value team players with compassion and empathy, committed to putting pupils first and helping them reach their potential.