SEN - Teaching Assistant 1 - East and West Sites at Richmond Hill School

We have vacancies, at our East and West  sites, due to an increase in the number of pupils on roll.  We are looking for for energetic, creative and motivated SEN Teaching Assistants who will take an active part in all aspects of the curriculum and enjoy assisting our pupils to learn and make progress. We have a fun approach to the curriculum and celebrate enthusiastically each child’s small steps of achievement. 

Please look at our website to the excellent facilities, resources and to see some of our activities  - www.richmondhill.luton.sch.uk

Knowledge of a range of special needs would be useful; however we do provide a comprehensive induction and training programme. We do not require formal qualifications; however applicants must have good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

A tour of school will be offered on interview day

Salary: starting from £16,784

Hours per week: 28.75, Term time only

Working Hours 9.00am to 3.15pm

Some casual contracts are available to join our bank staff 

Closing date: midnight 12 July 2026

Shortlisting: Ongoing -  applications will be viewed and shortlisted on a daily basis

Interviews:  16 July 2026

Job Start Date - 1 September 26

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

 Please note the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are advised in light of this.