Occupational Therapy Assistant (Teaching Assistant Level 3 )

Grand Union Village School, Northolt, UB5 6GG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,553.00 - £30,806.00 Annually (Actual) Special schools allowance included in the salary figures.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Teaching Assistant Level 3 ) job summary

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Teaching Assistant Level 3)

Grand Union Village school

Grand Union Village School is an 80- place primary special school in the south of Hillingdon; for children age 4-11 years old with severe learning disabilities, profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs, including autism.

Occupational Therapy

We passionately believe that therapies, including occupational therapy, are a vital part of school life and help our pupils access their education. Our amazing team of occupational therapists help each pupil achieve as much independence as possible within their activities of daily living.

Working Pattern

• Monday: 8:30am - 4:15pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:15pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Thursday: 8:30am - 4:15pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 3:45pm

Salary Information

Please note that the calculated salaries are based on:

Scale 5 including SSA - £29,553.00 - £30,806.00

• 36 hours per week
• Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Salaries are subject to change depending on the actual hours worked.

Applicants Should Be:

• Comfortable working with children and young people with learning disabilities
• Passionate about delivering a high standard of care and support
• Creative, adaptable, and flexible in their approach
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Safeguarding

The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals — regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background — feel respected, represented, and supported.

We recognise the importance of inclusive education in preparing young people for life in a complex and diverse society. We actively challenge discrimination, celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, staffing and leadership, policies, and everyday interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Grand Union Village School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 4 to 11
• School size: Up to 80 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grand Union Village School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grand-union-village

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