At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs and enhance learning through your unique skills.
- Company: Join a brand-new specialist school in Richmond, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, modern facilities, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: Full-time role with immediate and September start dates available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while using your passions and talents.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a genuine passion for supporting those with SEND.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Description
Envision Education is currently recruiting for a
Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new all-through specialist school in Richmond, South West London
- . This is a full-time role, working
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
, for the full academic year, with trial days taking place now for both immediate and September 2026 starts
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and interactive individual who is passionate about working with children and making learning engaging.
This school is particularly interested in candidates who can bring an extra-curricular skill into the classroom, such as sports, drama, dance, music, art, performing arts, coaching, fitness, or any other hobby or talent that can enrich pupils' learning experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new, purpose-built specialist school from the very beginning and help create a positive, creative, and inclusive environment for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Responsibilities
- Support pupils with a range of SEND both inside and outside the classroom.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging, creative, and inclusive lessons.
- Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
- Use your own skills, hobbies, or interests to enhance learning and encourage participation.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.
- Support pupils with both their academic progress and social development.
- Help create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety procedures at all times.
- Days and Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday
- Full-time
- Full academic year
Experience, Training and Qualifications
- A minimum of
6 months' UK experience working with children, either within a school, nursery, sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, childcare, or another child-focused setting.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- An enthusiastic, proactive, and engaging approach to learning.
- An extra-curricular skill or hobby such as sports, drama, dance, music, art, coaching, performing arts, or fitness that you can bring into the school is highly desirable.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Envision Education?
- Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
- Long-term, full-time opportunity in a brand-new specialist school.
- Modern facilities and a supportive leadership team.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Envision Education consultant.
- Immediate and September start dates available.
- Trial days taking place now.
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Drama Graduate for Special Needs School in London employer: Envision Education
Envision Education is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hillingdon, West London, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. With outstanding facilities, a supportive team, and ample opportunities for professional development, we prioritise employee growth and well-being, making this role not just a job, but a rewarding career path.
