SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN TA (with General TA duties)

36hrs a week – 8.30-4.30pm (Term Time Only) 

Salary: Band 1 Step 2 (£24,298)

St Gabriel’s C of E School is a ‘good’ school (Ofsted Nov 2023) and is frequently described as ‘an oasis’. Ofsted reported the following: ‘Pupils’ behaviour meets the school’s high expectations. Their attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils are kind and respectful towards adults, and towards each other.’ And reported that staff ‘are proud to be a part of this school. They value the kind and open culture which they say threads through everything that happens in the school.’ 

We are situated in central London, a short walk from the museums and shops of Westminster and with views of the Thames and the new Battersea Power Station development. 

We are looking for an individual who:

• has initiative, is practical, positive, warm, and compassionate and is able to support children academically, socially and emotionally.
• has experience of working with children of all ages
• has experience of working with a range of special educational needs including children who are non verbal
• has experience of carrying out targeted interventions, working from EHCPs and with external professionals
• has a positive attitude and who is flexible and able to adapt to different situations
• is hard working, energetic, enthusiastic and who will support our Christian ethos and values
• has the ability to support children’s academic, social and emotional development in all Key Stages (EYFS to Year 6)
• is able to develop positive relationships with pupils, having an understanding of the their social and emotional needs
• is able to remain calm when met with a variety of challenges

We can offer:

• A talented and dedicated staff team
• Well behaved, friendly and engaged pupils
• A supportive management structure, committed to staff well-being and excellent CPD opportunities
• A rewarding and challenging job opportunity

Please complete the school's application form. These can be uploaded onto the TES website or

Applications can be sent to: admin@stgabrielsprimary.co.uk

Closing date: 12pm Friday 26th April 2024

Short listing: 12pm Friday 26th April 2024

Interviews: Friday 3rd May 2024 

Start Date: Monday 2nd September 2024

Applicants who have been successfully shortlisted will hear back within 2 working days of the closing date.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Michaela McCadden on 020 7186 0080 or via email: admin@stgabrielsprimary.co.uk

Application packs can be downloaded from this website and from the school website. Please visit www.stgabrielsprimary.co.uk

St Gabriel's is committed to the safeguarding of children and the promotion of their welfare and expect all staff to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will have their references taken up prior to interview. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and overseas police check if relevant.

All other safeguarding searches as stipulated in KCSiE 2023 will also be undertaken prior to appointment.