SEND Teaching Assistant - Heronsgate Primary School

Job description

Job Introduction

Teaching Assistants

5 days per week (22.50 hours) term time only

Scale 3, Spine Point 5 £16,492*

& 5 hours per week working as a midday meals supervisor

Scale 1 Spine Point 3 £3,565*

*actual gross salary

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at Heronsgate Primary School. You will support the provision of outstanding learning, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across our school and be passionate about providing rich learning experiences for all children. You may be placed at either of our two sites in Thamesmead and Woolwich.

We are looking for people who will:

• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs
• Be enthusiastic and have high expectations for all children
• Give general assistance to teaching staff both in the classroom and around the school
• Support pupils to play together and enjoy their lunchtimes

This role will be based within our NEST (school-based provision) with the possibility of movement to general class-based assistance in future years.

Candidates with experience of working with SEND children are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026, 9am

Application forms and job information can be found on our website: www.heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk/job-vacancies

Please return completed forms (CV's not accepted) to [email protected]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Attached documents

• Equal Opportunities Form
• Application Form
• JD
• PS