SEND Teaching Assistant
Heathfield Junior School, Twickenham, TW2 6EN26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: up to 28.75 hours per week - 5.75 hours Monday until Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - one academic year from September 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,288 / £32,535
Actual salary
- £21,057 / £22,619
Pay scale
- Scale 4 or 5 subject to experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent
- Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
- Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and organisation skills
- Caring and inclusive attitude towards pupils, parents and staff
- A high standard of literacy and numeracy
- ICT skills to manage the requirements of the post with confidence
- Have good practical skills and an attention to detail
- Are willing to take part in training and personal development
- Be highly motivated to support children with EHCPs
The successful candidate will be required to deliver high quality support and interventions and, depending on experience, cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.
What the school offers its staff
Heathfield is a federated Infant and Junior school where every child feels important, succeeds and aspires to something greater. We are proud of the support we offer to children with SEND. We have a dedicated team of experienced Teaching Assistants led by our Team Leader. We have high expectations of our children with SEND and work in partnership with families to ensure they achieve their very best.
The school subscribes to the wellbeing support provided by the Local Authority.
Further information about the job
Heathfield Schools’ Partnership (HSP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers work together to create an environment in which everyone feels safe. Safeguarding requires a continuing commitment from all staff and governors to ensure the safety and welfare of children is embedded in all of our processes and procedures. This position is subject to, but not exhaustive of: identity checks, employment history, relevant qualifications, a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heathfield Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 410 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heathfield Junior School website
- Email address
- admin@heathfield-jun.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088943525
Heathfield Junior School is federated with the Nursery and Infant Schools and led by two full-time co-head teachers who are committed to offering an inclusive, ambitious and thoughtfully planned curriculum to all children as they move through the schools. At the heart of our shared ethos is the belief that all children can succeed, thrive and grow in confidence, skills and knowledge regardless of their starting point, background or previous experiences.
Arranging a visit to Heathfield Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@heathfield-jun.richmond.sch.uk.
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