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Teaching Assistant/Playworker (initially within the LARP)

Fossdene Primary School, London, SE7 7NQ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only 32.5 hours weekly
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 2/3 (pro rata- 39 weeks a year)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our new LARP at Fossdene opened its doors in September 2025. We are a 16 place LARP for children with ASD and severe learning difficulties aged 5-11. This is an exciting opportunity to open the second classroom in our LARP, working as part of a large team in a vibrant setting.

• Experience of working with primary age children, particularly those with SEND.
• Experience of working in a LARP or special school with children with ASD and severe learning diffculties.
• Training/experience in delivering social communication interventions. (e.g sensory circuit, intensive interaction, Attention Autism) or Speech and Language interventions.
• Positive handling training.
• Willingness to work as part of a team to meet the diverse needs of our children.
• A love of play and learning.
• Flexibility, resilience and a sense of humour!

Previous applicants need not reapply.

What the school offers its staff

• Wonderful children who love to learn and play.
• A committed, supportive and inclusive staff team.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Good public transport links.

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.

We will interview as applications come in and reserve the right to close the advert if the position is filled.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fossdene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they are fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
Pre-employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Fossdene Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fossdene Primary School website
• Email address: larp@fossdene.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088585585
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fossdene-primary-school

Inclusive 1 form entry primary school in Charlton, South East London.

Arranging a visit to Fossdene Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email larp@fossdene.greenwich.sch.uk.

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