SEND Teaching Assistant
Wood Field Primary School, Carshalton, SM5 3HW5 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £30,408.00 - £32,655.00 Annually (FTE) OL05 - OL10
SEND Teaching Assistant job summary
Make a Difference Every Day
At Oak Field SEND Base (As part of Wood Field Primary School), we believe that the right support can transform a child's educational experience. We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team and help pupils achieve success.
Working alongside teachers and other colleagues, you will provide targeted support that enables children to engage with learning, overcome challenges and develop the confidence and skills they need to flourish throughout their education.
What You Will Do As A SEND Teaching Assistant:
- Implement agreed-upon behaviour support strategies (e.g., Positive Behaviour Support plans) to help students regulate their emotions and behaviour.
- Prepare, set up, and tidy away learning materials, including specialized resources for sensory or physical needs.
- Assist the teacher in modifying and adapting learning materials (e.g., simplifying instructions, creating visual aids, using specialized equipment) to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan targets.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
About Wood Field Primary School
At Wood Field Primary we are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils. We place a child’s happiness at the heart of all we do. We believe our children can achieve whatever they dream of by working hard, being resilient and taking risks - our potential is limitless!
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 18th October. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wood Field Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 604 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At Wood Field Primary we are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils. We place a child’s happiness at the heart of all we do. We believe our children can achieve whatever they dream of by working hard, being resilient and taking risks - our potential is limitless!
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