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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Clarus Education Ltd
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Ilford, Greater London IG1 2AH, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Greenwich primary school is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a temporary term time position until August 31, 2025, with a possibility of extension.
  • The role requires 32.5 hours of work per week, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and involves supporting children with special educational needs (SEN).
  • Candidates should have experience supporting children with SEMH or challenging behavior needs, as well as training in de-escalation and positive behavior support.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and benefits such as a health cash plan and free parking.
  • Applicants must be enthusiastic, adaptable, and passionate about nurturing individual talents in pupils aged 4-11 with Autism and speech and language needs.

Teaching Assistant - Term Time


At our Greenwich primary school, we believe that learning needs to be individual for all and aspirational for everyone. We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to help support a range of classes. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, adaptable, hyper vigilant and proactive and have the passion to nurture individual pupils, please do apply.


This is a temporary (until 31st August 2025 with a view to extend) term time only contract (38 weeks per year plus 5 training days), 32.5 hours per week, 8.30 until 15.30 Monday to Friday.


You will be our desirable candidate if:

  • You have experience in supporting children with SEN;
  • You have previously supported pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour needs;
  • You have previous experience or training in de-escalation and/or positive behaviour support.
  • You are an understanding and resilient person;
  • You thrive working in a friendly team with like-minded people;
  • You have a positive sense of humour and attitude;
  • You are a clear communicator with adults and children;
  • You are a positive role model to all.


In return, we can offer you:

  • A friendly and supportive team;
  • Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
  • A healthy work-life balance;
  • An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
  • A supportive leadership team.
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Health Cashplan
  • Free parking
  • Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)


If you are experienced, enthusiastic and adaptable and have the passion to bring out and nurture the individual talents in our pupils, aged 4 -11 with Autism and speech and language needs, please do apply now!


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 and employment will be subject to references.


To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.


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