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ARP Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASD

Hatfeild Primary School, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4SJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08.15 to 15.15 38 weeks term time.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,025
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance £1,219

What skills and experience we're looking for

Would you like to be part of our ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision)?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic SEN TA for 5 days a week from 08.15 to 3.15 pm with a half hour lunch break to support children on the Autistic spectrum.

You must be able to:

• Demonstrate high expectations for all learners;
• Create engaging and purposeful learning experiences;
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues;
• Embrace our core learning behaviours of respect, motivation, teamwork, perseverance and focus;
• Be committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential and
• Have good oral and written communication skills, be proficient in the use of ICT and be able to work as part of a dedicated ARP and mainstream team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an excellent understanding of how children learn and their barriers to learning;
• Understands the importance of adaptive teaching and inclusive provision;
• Is committed to professional growth and collaborative working;
• Brings energy, creativity and warmth to the role; and
• Shares our belief that every child should feel safe, happy and successful at school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• A welcoming and supportive team;
• Enthusiastic and engaging children;
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development;
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced SEND and ARP practitioners; and
• A school community that values wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships.

If you would like to visit the ARP before applying, please arrange a visit with our school office.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ARP Teaching Assistant - Job Description for May 2026 (1) (1).pdf - 77.9 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Person Spec - ARP May 2026.pdf - 36.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hatfeild Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hatfeild Primary School website
• Email address: office@hatfeild.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 337 1332
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatfeild-primary-school

Two form entry primary school with Nursery and ARP Provision.

Arranging a visit to Hatfeild Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hatfeild.merton.sch.uk.

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