Teaching Assistants - Paddock Primary School

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

Teaching Assistants

£22,693.94 per annum (Pro Rata based on 30.5 hours per week) – Inner London Full time - 30.5 hours per week Working hours - 09:00 - 15:30, with 30-minute lunch break (Wednesday start time is 08:30, finish time is 15:30)Working hours include a 30-minute class meeting each week

Contract – Permanent Term time only - 39 Weeks

Start date - We will need to undertake various safeguarding checks prior to appointment

Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form, Broadwater Road, Tooting, SW17 0DZ

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.

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

We offer

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to employee wellbeing scheme
• School Direct routes into teaching
• Opportunities for promotion within the school
• Cycle 2 WorkSmart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

Closing date: 14th October 2026

Interview dates: To be confirmed

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Whole School Number: [phone]