10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 October 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - Permanent contract also available - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 - UPS

Additional allowances

SEN

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is

• Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first

• A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards

• Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small Willing to go the extra mile

To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:

• Team Player

• Compassion and Empathy

• Keen to contribute to school life

• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential

• Life Long Learning

• Resilience

• Celebrate Learning

• Strong work ethic

What the school offers its staff

Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance Access to an employee wellbeing scheme

• Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits (lifestyle savings & wellness perks)We offer:

  • Strong senior leadership support and mentoring
  • Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest
  • Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team
  • Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways

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

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

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Paddock School

School type
Special school, ages 4 to 19
School size
220 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02088781521

Paddock School is a growing, outstanding and innovative split site school in Roehampton and Putney for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties with autism or severe of complex learning difficulties. We currently have over 200 pupils on roll with approximately 180 staff.

We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the School and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of pupils; every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. The Assistant Headteacher must champion this philosophy and also possess stamina, mental agility and an approachable, positive outlook. Exemplary inter-personal skills are essential.

Arranging a visit to Paddock School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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