Permanent, Part-time, Term Time plus Training Days, 20 hours  and  25 minutes  per week Monday- Friday.

We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant – SEND to join our dedicated and supportive team. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), especially those with complex learning, communication, or social-emotional needs.

Working alongside our teachers and experienced TA team, you will deliver personalised support that helps children to flourish both academically and emotionally. Your responsibilities will include implementing individual learning plans, supporting communication through visual aids and structured routines, and helping to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. You will play an important role in ensuring pupils access a curriculum tailored to their needs, using approaches such as PECS, visual timetables, ‘now and next’ boards, Attention Autism, and Intensive Interaction. Training and ongoing professional development will be provided to support you in your role.

This role is essential in supporting teaching staff to deliver high-quality, inclusive learning experiences, building pupils’ engagement and confidence, and contributing positively to the wider life of our school. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you!

About our School

Oatlands Junior School is a busy and friendly school with three classes per year group where every child is important to us. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment, where excellence thrives through high standards of learning, attitudes, and behaviour. Our collective aim is to ensure that all children strive to achieve and exceed their goals, whilst nurturing a life-long love of learning.  

Our ethos, caring about today, creating successful tomorrows, is at the heart of everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Oatlands Junior School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

We are looking for:

• A professional individual with experience of providing teaching and learning support to young people
• A  compassionate and adaptable individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils
• Committed to building positive relationships with students, fostering respect while maintaining high expectations
• A clear communicator with excellent organisation skills, able to balance firmness with empathy and build relationships with a wide range of individuals

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email HoranF@ojs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. This role may close sooner than the advertised deadline.