SEND Teaching Assistant
Blackheath High School
Greenwich
- New
- Salary:
- FTE £30,291 (pro-rata, actual salary £14,491) per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 04 May 2026
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2026
Job overview
Hours: Part-time 21.6 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday, term time only
The role:
Blackheath High School is seeking a compassionate and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a student with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
You will help the student to manage emotional regulation, executive functioning and transitions throughout the school day, fostering their independence and supporting their well-being in both academic and social environments.
Working closely with teaching staff, the SENCo, parents, therapists, and external agencies, you will help ensure that the student receives consistent and appropriate support that allows them to thrive. Regular monitoring and reporting on the student’s progress, wellbeing, and engagement will be a key aspect of the role.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life as they navigate the challenges of senior school.
About you
We are looking for an empathetic, patient, and resilient individual with a strong commitment to inclusion and child-centred support. You will have previous experience of working with children or young people with Autism and/or ADHD, along with a solid understanding of self-regulation strategies and/or training in related approaches (e.g. Zones of Regulation, sensory integration, and CBT-informed approaches).
About the School
Founded in 1880 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Following an £18 million investment, our new Senior School has been redeveloped to provide state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that our school environment matches the excellent standard of education we provide.
There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
Employee Assistance Programme
For further details and an application form please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026.
Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
About Blackheath High School
Blackheath High School is an exceptional day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Our location helps to make it so, sitting on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and the buzz of Canary Wharf. We have galleries, museums, libraries and theatres on our doorstep, along with all the beauty of Greenwich Park and Blackheath. Our students benefit from the very best London has to offer.
Founded in 1880 as the first purpose-built school established by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Blackheath High is a school with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, thus reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London itself. We welcome bright and engaging students, eager to benefit from the broad education we provide and offer a number of academic bursaries and scholarships to maintain the mix of socio-economic backgrounds within our student population.
Girls aged 3-4 years begin their exciting educational journey in the Blackheath High EYFS in a tailor-made setting in the centre of Blackheath Village. All activities undertaken in the pre-school are cross-curricular but follow the EYFS Principles and girls benefit from regular trips to the Forest School as well as the well-equipped outdoor play area.
Blackheath High Junior School delivers an all-round education: academic excellence within a balanced education for every girl at every stage. Within a safe, caring environment, girls develop the confidence to seize fresh opportunities and try new experiences.
The School enjoys a strong academic reputation. In 2023 the A level results were outstanding, with 72% of grades awarded A*-B, and GCSE results were similarly strong, with 74% of grades awarded 7-9. A dedicated and highly experienced group of staff provides expert advice to students who are applying to the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge, and to competitive courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry. The vast majority of leavers secure places at Russell Group Universities each year.
Blackheath girls have poise, principles and character. There is no such thing as a ‘typical Blackheath girl’ and that is for good reason. This is a school where individuality is cherished and there is a culture of high expectations and open-mindedness. It is for this reason that our girls go on to such a diverse range of exciting and interesting careers all over the world.
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