SEND Teaching Assistants (2 positions) - Shaftesbury Park Primary School

27.5 hours per weekEvent-linkedTo start ASAP Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an award-winning Rights Respecting School in Battersea. We are looking to appoint two dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support named pupils with SEND, enabling them to access learning. They will play a key role in supporting the class teachers by supporting vulnerable pupils and be committed to putting the children’s wellbeing first. The successful candidate will help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to engage in learning. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about inclusive education.

You will:

• Support pupils with SEND in class and through small group or individual work
• Help children develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team
• Support pupils to engage positively with learning and school routines
• Contribute to a calm, structured and nurturing environment

We are looking candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children with SEND (pupils who are neurodivergent and/or pupils with Down Syndrome)
• Are able to provide personal care
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Are calm, patient and consistent in their approach
• Work well as part of a team supporting inclusive practice
• Are keen to develop their skills through training and professional learning

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for training in SEMH, autism and inclusive practice
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
• Opportunities for further paid employment within our highly-successful Extended Day provisions for the right candidate.

Closing date: 9th October 2026 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 12th October 2026

Interviews: From 13th October 2026 onwards

Safeguarding Notice

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching/ management checks. As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, shortlisted candidates will also be required to disclose relevant criminal history.

Equal Opportunities

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all. CVs are not accepted.

Shaftesbury Park Primary SchoolHeadteacher: Mrs Bunmi Richards Ashbury Road, LondonSW11 5UWTel: 020 7228 3652 Fax: 020 7223 0584Email: info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk