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Teaching Assistant - SEN

Heron Academy

Lambeth

  • £27,060 - £28,419 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
£27,060 to £28,419 FTE (term time only)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
11 July 2025

Job overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Level 2
Responsible To: School Manager (Primary) Class Teacher (Secondary)
Responsible For: N/A
Grade: Scale 4

We are seeking to fill the following post asap to complete our staff team.


  • Do you have a passion for making a positive difference to the learning experiences of children with special educational needs?
  • Do you have the energy, enthusiasm and resilience to enjoy the challenges of a role that can be physically demanding and equally rewarding?
  • If this is you, we’d love you to come and join our team at Heron Academy, in Lambeth (part of the London South East Academies Trust), a secondary school for pupils with complex learning and medical needs.

As a Teaching Assistant you will enjoy a varied role, supporting pupils’ learning inside and outside the classroom, working alongside the Class Teacher and other TA colleagues to ensure that children are supervised safely and engaging in a range of activities. You will also support pupils with their personal care and accompany them in the water during swimming lessons.

Applicants must have numeracy and literacy qualifications at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, and a TA qualification or equivalent qualification or experience, e.g. NNEB/NVQ Level 2

We can offer:
  • Salary - Scale 4, spine points 7 to 10, £27,060 to £28,419 FTE (term time only)
  • A strong commitment to your continuing professional development
  • A supportive and friendly learning community
CLOSING DATE: Friday 11th July 2025
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14th July 2025.

Heron Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs
















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About Heron Academy

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+44 20 7326 5898

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Heron Academy is located in Lambeth and supports around 80 11-18-year-olds with a range of special needs, including ASD and severe and profound multiple learning difficulties.

Formerly known as The Michael Tippett School, Heron Academy is on a journey of rapid improvement, ensuring that every child and young person is supported to achieve their full potential.

A new Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team have been put in place, together with the introduction of a new uniform and a range of improvements made to the building and learning environment.

Each pupil has a personalised curriculum to meet their unique needs and to help them meet their individual targets. Our specialist staff are committed to supporting this and work in partnership with parents and carers to achieve the very best outcomes for every child and young person.

With specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room and a life skills area, pupils can access a wide curriculum and enrichment programme to meet their physical, academic and emotional needs. This is an evolving and creative offer, supporting personal development and focused on meeting individual EHCP outcomes.

Heron Academy has a calm and nurturing environment. We are extremely proud of the care and support we offer to our children, as we prepare them for the next steps in their lives.

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