Teaching Assistants, PADDOCK SCHOOL

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in London seeks dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism. The role requires commitment, compassion, and the ability to work as part of a team in a nurturing environment, focused on individual pupil needs.

Benefits

Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Outstanding training programme

Access to employee wellbeing scheme

Opportunities for promotion within the school

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Keen to contribute to school life and support pupils' learning.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties in educational activities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop learning plans.
• Engage with pupils to foster a nurturing and supportive environment.

Skills

Compassion

Team Player

Empathy

Resilience

Strong work ethic

Job description

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Full time - 30.5 hours per week

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

includes a 30 minutes 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.

Full time - 30.5 hours per week

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

The 30.5 hours per week includes a 30 minutes 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
  
  
  

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
• 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 welcome visits to the school. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a suitable time and date.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

For any further details, please contact the school by email [e-mail].

You can also apply online at Paddock Face-ed Vacancies

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email [e-mail] or posted to the Upper School & Sixth Form addressed for the attention of the HR Advisor.

Closing date: 31 August 2025 (at noon)

Interview dates: TBC

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 essential.

Paddock Lower School

St Margaret’s Crescent, SW15 6HL

Head of School: Deborah Dockery

Paddock Middle School

St Margaret’s Crescent, SW15 6HL

Acting Head of School: Frances Young

Paddock Upper School and Sixth Form

Priory Lane, SW15 5RT

Head of School: Robert Pearce

From September 2025:

Paddock Upper School and Sixth Form

Broadwater Road, SW17 0DZ

Head of School: Robert Pearce

Telephone Number: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos

Website: https://www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk/

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