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Teaching and Learning Assistant

Clapham Manor Primary School

Lambeth

  • £30,120 - £30,552 pro rata
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
18 March 2026

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teaching and Learning Assistant with SEND experience and expertise of working across EYFS and Primary phases.


Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced specialist SEND TLA to support our specialist SEND teacher in a SEMH style resource base/internal alternative provision at Clapham Manor. This varied and important role is ideal for anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of children. If you have a love for working with children and have a desire to make a difference to their learning experience, supporting them to achieve their goals, this role could be perfect for you. We are looking to appoint an energetic, caring and hardworking Teaching and Learning Assistant to work with children and teachers in our friendly, successful school. Applicants must have strong literacy and numeracy knowledge and ideally have experience of working with young children. They must demonstrate a professional attitude and are expected to fully participate in the life of the school.

The successful applicant will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by a Headteacher and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of team work, collaboration and professional growth. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’.

The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of working within a school or nursery setting and be highly proactive and committed to going that extra mile to ensure pupils achieve the best they possibly can
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
• Be good at establishing positive and constructive relationships with children and adults and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Work closely with classroom teachers to deliver purposeful interventions
• Have great organisational skills with a friendly, professional manor, and high expectations of themselves and others

We offer:
• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a programme of regular bespoke training specific to your role
• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Shortlisting and invite to interview: Friday 19th September 2025
Shortlisted candidate interviews: Thursday 25th September 2025
School Tours: 3rd to 18th September 2025 - Please email hr@clapham-manor.co.uk to book a visit.


Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Growing brighter futures




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About Clapham Manor Primary School

+44 207 622 3919

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We aim to ensure that all pupils, regardless of race, class, gender, disabilities, special needs, religion or culture, have equal access to a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and are provided with opportunities to develop their self esteem, confidence and full potential in a rich and stimulating environment 

Aims 

At Clapham Manor we aim to provide the highest standards of education in an inclusive environment, through effective teaching and learning for all pupils with a broad, balanced and differentiated relevant curriculum that includes all statutory requirements.

To provide equal opportunity for everyone at our school regardless of race, class, gender, special educational needs, religion, sexual orientation, culture, age, disability or ability.

• To encourage and develop independent thinking, self-esteem and confidence, together with respect and support  
   for others.

• To provide a safe, caring, happy and stimulating atmosphere within an aesthetically pleasing environment. 

• To encourage an educational partnership between children, staff, parents / carers and governors and to promote 
   links with other educational providers and the wider community.

• To provide efficient leadership and management with effective communications at all levels.

• To further encourage team work amongst the staff, promoting professionalism in relationships and 
   communication. 

• To ensure the efficient use of resources: human, physical and financial.

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