Teaching Assistants

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education institution in London seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism. This role requires commitment to nurturing individual student needs and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Offers competitive benefits including pension and opportunities for professional development. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s recruitment portal.

Benefits

Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to employee wellbeing scheme

Opportunities for promotion within the school

Cycle 2 Work

Qualifications

• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential.
• Keen to contribute to school life.
• Life Long Learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere.

Skills

Team Player

Compassion and Empathy

Resilience

Strong work ethic

Job description

Teaching Assistants

£22,380 per annum (Pro Rata based on 30.5 hours per week) – Inner London

Full time - 30.5 hours per week Part-Time hours: To be agreed

Working hours - 09:00 - 15:30, with 30-minute lunch break

Working hours include a 30-minute class meeting each week

Contract - Permanent

Term time only - 39 Weeks

Start date - As soon as possible

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 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
• Life Long Learning
• Resilience
• Celebrate Learning
• Strong work ethic

Benefits

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to employee wellbeing scheme
• School Direct routes into teaching
• Opportunities for promotion within the school
• Cycle 2 Work
• 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. We have vacancies at our Primary School, Putney and at our Secondary School and Sixth form, Tooting. Please include your preferred School on your application form along with your preferred working pattern: Full Time or Part Time.

You can download an information pack, which includes the Job Description and Person Specification, from the school’s recruitment portal at https://paddockschool.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies.

Closing date: 30 November 2025 (at Noon)

Interview dates: To be confirmed

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.

Please be advised that CVs are accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a suitable time and date should you wish to visit Paddock.

Primary School

St Margaret’s Crescent

SW15 6HL

Head of School Deborah Dockery

Secondary School & Sixth Form

Broadwater Road

SW17 0DZ

Co-Heads of School Lynette Martyn & Robert Pearce

Whole School Number: [phone]

www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos