Teaching Assistant

About this Role Teaching Assistant, Strathmore School Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 32.5 hours per week This is a term-time only contract, working 39 weeks per year Salary: NJC 12 £25,228.60 pa actual Start date: 1st September 2026 Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEND) to reach their full potential? If you’re an enthusiastic, patient, and committed individual with experience or interest in SEND education, we’d love for you to join our warm and dedicated team at Strathmore School. Come and make a difference with us - apply today! About Us: Strathmore is part of The Auriga Academy Trust, which includes Clarendon and Capella House Schools, and the Trust aims to extend local SEND provision. Strathmore School is a forward-thinking and innovative special school, currently located across the borough of Richmond in 3 campuses, with our new Hampton Hill High location due to open in September 2026. All our sites are co-located with local, inclusive-minded mainstream primary and secondary schools, and we work closely with each school to promote an inclusive partnership. We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care, to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy. The Role As a Teaching Assistant at Strathmore School, you will work closely with our teachers to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for primary-aged children with complex needs. We are looking to appoint an effective and caring Teaching Assistant who ensures that all children have the best learning opportunities, and  you will have previous experience/understanding of working with children with a SEND need setting. You’ll help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through: -Tailored support for individual or small groups of students. -Providing personal care as needed to ensure students’ well-being. -Collaborating with our teaching staff to implement creative and effective learning strategies. -Encouraging independence and fostering a love of learning in each student. -Developing and maintaining positive relationships across the school community Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th May 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 12th May 2026 Shortlisting will be based on your supporting statement. Please ensure you address each of the points as per attached person specification. Why Join Us? We provide benefits: Access to very competitive pension schemes Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you