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SEN TA

Hayes Park School, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8BE

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 2 Pt 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking patient, nurturing and compassionate individuals to work as a level 2 SEN teaching assistants with some of our most vulnerable pupils.

The candidates will be responsible for working with SEN pupils, some with complex needs, and with small groups of children as required. This role may include support in the mainstream classroom, SRP or our inclusion base as required.

This role will also include playground supervision during break time and lunchtime and may involve supporting pupils with intimate care needs e.g. toileting, feeding and self-help.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who likes a challenge and enjoys working in an environment where every day is different.

We are looking for a person who:

• has the child’s interest at the heart of every action
• is passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• is professional, nurturing, therapeutic and friendly
• has the ability to form and promote positive relationships with the school community
• is a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour
• is dynamic, confident and considerate

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer you:

• a friendly and supportive team
• a focus on professional development
• tea and coffee!
• a culture where wellbeing is taken seriously

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.

SEN TA Job Description.docx - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

SEN TA Person spec.doc - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hayes Park School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 683 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hayes Park School website
• Email address: rsharp@hayesparkschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02085736117
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hayes-park-school

Hayes Park School is a successful three-form entry, multi-cultural school with a Nursery and a specialist resource provision (SRP) for autism. We are wonderfully resourced, with a range of IT devices for our pupils, lovely green spaces and an eco-dome.
The School is an inclusive, friendly, caring place of learning in which all students are treated with respect and tolerance and are prepared for life-long learning. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual support where we learn from each other and achieve well together. The school encourages the values of Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership (PREP).

Arranging a visit to Hayes Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsharp@hayesparkschool.co.uk.

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