At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs and help them achieve their best.
- Company: Woodhill Primary School, part of Inspire Partnership Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a vibrant school environment.
- Other info: Join a motivated team in a welcoming school with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and maths, experience with SEND preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 29434 - 29855 £ per year.
Woodhill Primary School is part of Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, a family of schools across Greenwich, Medway and Croydon who aim to offer a life changing education to children. Our schools work in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.
We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, well-motivated, flexible teaching assistant, who is able to work as part of the team in supporting children with complex special educational needs. The role is to work under the direction of the SENCo or lead teacher to work with pupils who have complex SEND needs, such as language delay, Global Development Delay, ASD and Down Syndrome. You must be able to interact and engage with pupils to help them achieve their best, be flexible, committed and demonstrate a professional approach in your interactions with both children, staff and external agencies.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the knowledge and experience to support children at all development stages, or the passion to learn.
- Recent experience of working with children with special educational needs and ASD would be a particular advantage. Alternatively, an understanding of early development stages and how best to encourage and develop.
- Be enthusiastic, resourceful, creative and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of children’s achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved, including supporting intimate care, physiotherapy routines, eating and social development.
- Recent and relevant experience of working with children across the primary age range, 3 - 11 years. Experience of working with children with special educational needs would be an advantage.
- Flexibility and adaptability in the role, you may be working with a whole class, a small group or individual children.
- A desire and enthusiasm to make a difference for our children with a caring and approachable nature.
- High expectations for all pupils.
- To be highly motivated, have strong team working skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents.
- Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with passes including English and maths at Grade C or above.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
We can offer:
- A happy, vibrant and welcoming school.
- Motivated children who are excited about their learning.
- A supportive and forward thinking leadership team.
- A commitment to professional development for all staff.
Closing date: 12pm on Sunday 19th July 2026. Early application is advised. We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
Interviews: On-going
Start Date: ASAP
SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary (Term-Time, Growth) in London employer: Woodhill Primary School
Woodhill Primary School, part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of children and communities. With a vibrant and welcoming work environment, we prioritise professional development and offer a supportive leadership team, ensuring that our SEND Teaching Assistants can thrive while making a meaningful impact on students with complex needs. Join us in fostering a culture of collaboration and growth, where motivated children and passionate staff come together to achieve excellence.
