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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    7 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time (Can be done as a job share): 11:30 - 14:00 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£8,888

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Willingness to undertake further training where necessary, including meeting medical needs

  • Have the ability to communicate well with both children and adults

  • Be able to work in cooperation with others

  • Be willing to accept direction and work as a member of team of staff

  • Must display an interest in working with children in an urban multi-cultural environment and show awareness of the Authority’s equal opportunities policy

  • Be enthusiastic, patient, flexible and calm with a cheerful disposition and positive attitude

What the school offers its staff

Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism.

We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupils. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured.

Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils.

Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.

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

We offer:

  • Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • An outstanding training programme
  • Access to employee wellbeing scheme
  • School Direct routes into teaching
  • Opportunities for promotion within the school
  • Cycle 2 Work
  • Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

About Paddock School

School type
Special school, ages 4 to 19
School size
217 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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