Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant

Rockmount Primary School, London, SE19 3ST

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full time and part time positions are available
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2027
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,408 – £31,290
• Pay scale: Grade 3, Level 2 Spine point 5-7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Implementing agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.

Implementing local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and making effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills.

Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Helping pupils to access learning activities through specialist support.

Determining the need for, preparing and maintaining general and specialist equipment and resources.

Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.

Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required.

Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.

Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly and dedicated staff team, who go above and beyond for our community
• A welcoming, lively and diverse community
• A well-resourced school with excellent facilities
• A supportive team that works collaboratively
• High-quality professional development and opportunities for progression

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rockmount Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 453 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rockmount Primary School website
• Email address: jgilbertson5.306@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 02086532619
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rockmount-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Rockmount Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jgilbertson5.306@lgflmail.org.

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