Teaching Assistant Level 1
Grand Union Village School, Northolt, UB5 6GG20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 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
- £26,236.99 - £26,612.32 Annually (Actual) Special School Allowance - £1.371.90
Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary
Teaching Assistant (TA1)
Grand Union Village School - Northolt
Term-time only + 5 training days
36 hours per week
TA1, Scale 3 Point 5 - 6 + SSA
1 X Full Time Post & Part Time Post will be considered.
Grand Union Village School is a 96- 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. All pupils require high levels of personal care and support throughout the day.
We are looking for passionate and committed teaching assistants who have experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviours; this may be in a school environment or elsewhere. Full training will be provided as part of induction.
For the right candidates, the Eden Academy Trust offers continued professional development and pathways into specialist teaching assistant roles and into teaching.
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
Applicants Should Be:
- Dedicated to working with children and young people with a range of complex learning disabilities, including those who are pre-verbal and require high levels of support with their regulations.
- 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.
* Please ensure that all personal statement questions have been completed and answered in line with the person specification, as these responses will support your application *
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
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 Grand Union Village School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Size
- 99 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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