TEACHING ASSISTANTS - SEN Support – KS1 and Early Years

Two Teaching Assistants required from January 2026

Fixed term to 31 August 2026

1. KS1 and Early Years – full time / term time only:

32.5 hours per week

5 days per week

8:30 am – 3:30pm (including 30-minute meal break)

Salary: £23,407 per annum (pro-rata to £29,698 scale point 5)

2. Early Years – part time / term time only:

23.75 hours per week

5 days per week

8:30 am – 1:15 pm

Salary: £17,105 per annum (pro-rata to £29,698 scale point 5)

We are looking for two qualified and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and committed Key Stage 1 and Early Years teams, supporting children with complex needs within the classroom. The full-time post will work across KS1 classes, as well as in the Early Years (Reception and Nursery classes). The part time post will work in Early Years only.

Our ideal candidates will have relevant knowledge / experience and will also have a Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent. You will be expected to work flexibly with the class teacher, providing general support to other children as well as focused support to an individual child. The working pattern for both posts includes supervision of pupils at lunchtime.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Latchmere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon on Monday 24 November 2025

Interview date: Thursday 27 November 2025