SEND Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week 

Term time only (39 weeks)

Required ASAP

The Headteacher and Governors of Granard Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and inspiring SEND Teaching Assistant to work in our special base for children and young people with learning difficulties, Autism and/or complex needs.

The job includes supporting the Teacher with the development and education of our pupils in the class. 

The right candidate will be a role model to our children; challenging and inspiring them through high expectations, in work and behaviour; will promote effective speech and language; will make learning fun and have a genuine belief that all children have the potential for success.  

You will need to be proactive and creative in supporting and engaging the children in the classroom and the outside environment. 

The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent interpersonal relationships and be proud to work in a school that has the vision to nurture, inspire and transform lives.

English and Maths GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent, is essential. Candidates selected for interview must bring evidence of their qualifications with them. We would be very happy to receive applications from graduates.

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact the school office. Visits to the school are strongly recommended.  

To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 020 8788 3606.  

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed application should be returned via email to kim.humphreys@granard.wandsworth.sch.uk  

Closing date: 08 May 2023 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 15 May 2023 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

We believe our school motto sums up our vision: Growing together; Achieving together.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted. 

Granard Primary School

Cortis Road, Putney 

London, SW15 6XA

Tel: 0208 788 3606

Fax: 0208 785 4515

E-mail: info@granard.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Cheryl Grigg