Teaching Assistants – Springhallow School and Springhallow Post 16

Ealing Council; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ealing Council is seeking Teaching Assistants for Springhallow School and Springhallow Post 16. The role involves supporting pupils with autism and complex special educational needs in a positive and inclusive environment. Candidates should be flexible, motivated, and possess good communication skills. This permanent position offers excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Positive, supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a special needs setting.
• Motivated to work with children and young people with autism and complex SEN.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within a supportive teaching and learning team.
• Contribute significantly at a pivotal point in the school's development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Competent in Literacy

Competent in Numeracy

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Caring

Flexible

Committed team player

Job description

Teaching Assistants – Springhallow School and Springhallow Post 16

Job reference

#Teaching Assistant

Date posted

16/05/2025

11/06/2025

Job type

Teaching Assistant, Teaching/learning support

Contract type

Permanent

Subject

Salary package

Salary details

Teaching Assistants Required at: Springhallow School and Springhallow Post-16

Salary: £28,509-£29,361* pa, inclusive. Scale 6, points 18-20, 32.5 hours – 8.30am-3.30pm. Subject to April 2025 pay award

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Term Time Only – 39 weeks

About the school

Springhallow School is a unique, all-age (4-19), Special School, for pupils with Autism, and a centre of expertise in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Candidates should be flexible and willing to work with pupils across the age range. Mainstream teaching assistants are encouraged to apply. The role involves working within a supportive teaching and learning team in a classroom setting, contributing significantly at a pivotal point in the school's development.

Candidate requirements

• Experience working in a special needs setting
• Motivated to work with children and young people with autism and complex SEN, with willingness to learn new skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic, caring, flexible, and committed team player
• Good communication skills
• Competent in Literacy and Numeracy

What we offer

• A positive, supportive, and valued work environment
• Opportunity to support pupils with challenging needs
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

The school is committed to equal opportunities.

Leadership and safeguarding

Co-Chairs of Governors: Ahmed Alsamarrai and Ian Buchanan. Headteacher: Matthew Sartin.

Springhallow School is dedicated to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2. Additionally, shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of due diligence to identify publicly available incidents or issues, which may be discussed during interviews.

Application details

Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 11 June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Locations

Springhallow School, Compton Close, Cavendish Avenue, Ealing, W13 0JG

Springhallow Post 16, 485 Greenford Road, Greenford, UB6 8SR