SEND Teaching Assistant

Advert for SEND Teaching Assistant - Incomplete application forms will not be considered

Salary: Grade 4

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year in the first instance

Hours: 32.5 hours per week – Term Time only (8:30am-3:30pm + 1 hour per week for staff meetings)

Oliver Goldsmith is a welcoming two form entry school within a diverse community where every child is valued and included.  We are situated between Peckham and Camberwell with very good transport links.  In our well-resourced building all our children enjoy facilities that support and enhance learning across the curriculum.

We work together, encouraging all children to be responsible, respectful, creative thinkers. We are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with special education needs, who can motivate, inspire and progress the learning of all children and be a valued member of our staff team.  A graduate applicant would be welcomed.

The successful applicant will have the abilities to:

■    Engage, supervise and provide particular support for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

■    Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and work alongside the class teacher to adapt learning tasks to meet pupils’ individual needs.

■     Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs, consistently using visual support to aid understanding and support transitions.

■     Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

■     Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

■     Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

■     Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

*Please respond to the above points when completing your application form.

We can offer you:

• Exciting and enthusiastic children.

• An opportunity for you to be listened to and develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant.

• A stimulating, well organised and supportive environment in which to work which includes clear systems and procedures and policies to support you in your role.

• An experienced, committed and friendly team to work with, including a dedicated line manager to guide and support you through daily aspects of the job.

 Completed application forms must be received by midday on Monday 1st June 2026, interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th June 2026.

The ideal candidate will also be required to carry out all reasonable duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Councils’ policies and procedures and standing orders.

As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced safeguarding and DBS checks