Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy, London, N9 8DR

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  12 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,680.00 - £26,906.00 Annually (FTE) Health Cash Plan + Generous Pension

Teaching Assistant (SEND) job summary

Our wonderful primary school and nursery is where children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. We are proud to be ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally and to have received a national Silver Award for Primary School of the Year. At our academy, success is celebrated, relationships with families are strong, and every child is supported to thrive and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Teaching Assistant to support our academy’s SEND provision. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing, engaging learning environment where every child feels safe, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with teaching staff, you’ll bring lessons to life, making learning fun, interactive and inclusive, while also supporting the personal development and well-being of all pupils.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent), with GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths, and have proven experience working with children with SEND, EAL or other additional needs. You'll be confident in delivering targeted literacy and numeracy support, managing classroom behaviour effectively, and fostering positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, professional, and reflective, someone who understands safeguarding, values diversity and brings a warm, child-centred approach to everything they do. If this is you - we’d love to hear from you!

The role is Term Time + 1 weeksActual Salary: £21,965 - £23,014What We Offer

Our pledge is to offer a supportive, caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff:

• North Star Wellbeing Scheme, covering a range of healthcare cover and benefits
• Career pathways and leadership development
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Promote manageable workloads and support a healthy work life balance
• Generous pension scheme
• Subsidised lunches in our canteen
• Cycle scheme
• Free onsite parking

Apply Now

Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close if we receive sufficient applications.

Please note we do not accept CVs and you must apply via My New Term.

Safeguarding Statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.

Woodpecker Hall Academy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 799 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodpecker-hall-primary-academy

Woodpecker Hall Academy is a great place to work. We have wonderful children, a vibrant, multicultural community and a dedicated team who place the wellbeing, personal development and education of our children at the heart of everything we do.

Our school is welcoming, friendly and inclusive. We are committed to safeguarding all children and we share a clear vision for improving our children’s life chances through providing equality of opportunity, raising aspirations and fostering a love of learning.

For more information on this role or about Woodpecker Hall Academy, please do not hesitate to call HR on 0208 804 4126 ext: 792/691/613.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit via: woodpecker@northstartrust.org.uk / 020 8804 4126

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