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Teaching Assistant

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 07 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog: £105 i £125 bob dydd
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 03 Ebrill 2026
Lleoliad: Catford
Cwmni: senploy
Math o swydd: Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd: 205611

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Teaching Assistants Required - Outstanding Special Primary School
(Severe & Complex Needs)
Exclusive Opportunity via Horizon Teachers

Are you a compassionate, skilled, and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are proud to be working exclusively with an Outstanding special primary school that supports pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, autism, and communication challenges.

This is more than just a job opportunity - it is a chance to join a highly respected, well-supported, and exceptionally well-led educational community where staff play a vital role in helping every child reach their full potential.

The school is widely recognised for its nurturing ethos, high standards, and exceptional outcomes for pupils. Families, professionals, and staff consistently highlight the strong leadership, positive culture, and meaningful impact of the provision.

Staff wellbeing, professional development, and recognition are at the heart of everything the school does, ensuring every member of the team feels valued and supported.
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Highly competitive salary packages


Highly competitive salary packages
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Regular pay reviews


Regular pay reviews
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Generous holiday entitlement


Generous holiday entitlement
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Ongoing training funded and supported by the school


Ongoing training funded and supported by the school
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Excellent training and professional development opportunities


Excellent training and professional development opportunities

You will never be placed into a role without the preparation and support needed to succeed.

We ensure that every Teaching Assistant benefits from:
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Comprehensive induction training


Comprehensive induction training
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Specialist SEND-focused placement support for roles involving pupils with severe and complex needs


Specialist SEND-focused placement support for roles involving pupils with severe and complex needs
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Safeguarding and medical support training (where required)


Safeguarding and medical support training (where required)
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Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities


Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

Whether you are already experienced in SEND or looking to develop your expertise, you will receive guidance and support throughout your journey.

The school also offers a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with therapists, SEN specialists, and medical professionals to ensure pupils receive the highest level of care and support.

You will benefit from:
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Strong leadership with an open-door policy


Strong leadership with an open-door policy
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Clear communication and structured support systems


Clear communication and structured support systems
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A positive culture built on respect, teamwork, and shared purpose


A positive culture built on respect, teamwork, and shared purpose

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs


Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs
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Assist with communication strategies, including PECS, Makaton, or AAC where appropriate


Assist with communication strategies, including PECS, Makaton, or AAC where appropriate
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Provide personal care where required, always delivered with dignity and compassion


Provide personal care where required, always delivered with dignity and compassion
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement individual learning plans


Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement individual learning plans
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Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment


Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

This role requires patience, emotional resilience, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.

We welcome applications from candidates who:
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Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential)


Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential)
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Demonstrate empathy, patience, and strong emotional intelligence


Demonstrate empathy, patience, and strong emotional intelligence
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Are reliable, proactive, and reflective in their practice


Are reliable, proactive, and reflective in their practice
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Value teamwork and ongoing professional development


Value teamwork and ongoing professional development
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Are committed to safeguarding and inclusive education


Are committed to safeguarding and inclusive education

Experience in special education, healthcare support, youth work, psychology, social care, or mainstream education is highly valued.

This opportunity is being offered exclusively through ourselves due to our strong partnership with the school and our reputation for high-quality recruitment services, reflected in our consistent 4.9-star candidate reviews.

We are committed to:
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Carefully matching candidates to the right school environment


Carefully matching candidates to the right school environment
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Providing complete role transparency before placement


Providing complete role transparency before placement
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Offering ongoing consultant support


Offering ongoing consultant support
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Advocating for competitive pay and positive working conditions


Advocating for competitive pay and positive working conditions

Our goal is not simply to fill vacancies - we focus on building successful, long-term placements where both staff and schools can thrive.

If you are ready to work in a school where:
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Staff are valued, supported, and invested in


Staff are valued, supported, and invested in
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Training and professional development are prioritised


Training and professional development are prioritised
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Your dedication and skills are recognised and rewarded


Your dedication and skills are recognised and rewarded
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Children with complex needs receive exceptional care and education


Children with complex needs receive exceptional care and education

Then we would love to hear from you.

Join a school where your work makes a meaningful difference every single day.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across the education sector.

As part of our registration process, candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check, and we will need to verify original qualification documents prior to placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised qualification.

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