Teaching Assistant - Paddock Secondary School and Sixth Form


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	23442.02
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW17 0DZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	3 Dec 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistants Full time - 30.5 hours per week Working pattern will be:

Term Time Only

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 09:00 - 15:30

Wednesdays 08.30 - 15:30

30-minute unpaid lunches At this time we are unable to offer other patterns of workingStart date - We will need to undertake various safeguarding checks prior to appointment These vacancies are for Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form, Broadwater Road, Tooting, SW17 0DZPaddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism. We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupils. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils. Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:• Team Player

• Compassion and Empathy

• Keen to contribute to school life

• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential

• Life Long Learning

• Resilience

• Celebrate Learning

• Strong work ethic We offer: • Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Access to employee wellbeing scheme

• School Direct routes into teaching

• Opportunities for promotion within the school

• Cycle 2 Work

• Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses) We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. Please apply via the school’s recruitment platform paddockschool.face-ed.co.uk/vacanciesShortlisting uses the job description/person specification, please use this when completing the Additional Information to tell us about your skills and experience. Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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