SEND Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	PS3 £19, 019 (FTE £25,133)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Staines, TW18 2EF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Riverbridge Primary School is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit. We work collaboratively with other local Nurseries, Children’s Centres and Schools in different ways and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative individual who can bring high quality support to children in Early Years Foundation Stage. We are looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant who has a passion for creating life-long learners, who can be flexible and support learning in a creative way. We are recruiting an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant for 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid break, Monday to Friday, term time plus one week (38 weeks per year). This is a permanent position. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team. In particular we require someone who has:• Experience working within SEND• Good written and verbal communication skills• High level of personal and emotional resilience• Lots of patience• Capacity to be flexible• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionalsWhat we offer:• A team of staff committed to supporting you • Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools• Opportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)We are proud to be part of The Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust, made up of Saxon Primary School, Shepperton, The Echelford School, Ashford, Walton Oak, Walton-on-Thames, Darley Dene, Addlestone, Ewell Grove Primary, Ewell, Riverbridge Primary School, Staines, Southfield Park Primary School, Epsom. Professional development is central to our ethos and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities.The closing date for applications is: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 11th November 2026Salary: FTE £25,133 / Actual £19,019Start date: As soon as possiblePrevious applicants need not apply.To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

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