Role: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full-time or part-time

Working hours: 32.5 Hours for Full Time (Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year inc Inset days)/ Part Time

Salary:  Scale 4, Spinal point 9-10 (£31158 - £31611)

Location: Clarendon School, Riverside Centre

Shortlisting: 2nd June 2026

Interviews: 9th June 2026

Clarendon School is a vibrant and inclusive special academy for 160 pupils aged 4-16 with Moderate and Complex Learning Difficulties. Our unique and friendly school has three sites within the borough of Richmond upon Thames, all self-contained but co-located with inclusive-minded mainstream schools. Our Primary and Secondary centres opened in new or newly refurbished buildings 8 years ago, giving us excellent purpose-built facilities. Our new Riverside Centre opens in September 2026 and will boast state-of-the-art facilities. Clarendon School is a proud member of the Auriga Academy Trust, a unique partnership of special schools in West London, that is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people with additional learning needs. 

Explore more about our community and ethos at https://www.clarendon.richmond.sch.uk/

As a Teaching Assistant at Clarendon School, you will work closely with our teachers to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for primary-aged children with complex needs. We are looking to appoint an effective and caring Teaching Assistant who ensures that all children have the best learning opportunities, and you will have previous experience/understanding of working with children with a SEND need setting.

You’ll help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through:

• Tailored support for individual or small groups of students.
• Providing personal care as needed to ensure students’ well-being.
• Collaborating with our teaching staff to implement creative and effective learning strategies.
• Encouraging independence and fostering a love of learning in each student.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships across the school community

Why join us?

● Rewarding Work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of pupils aged 4-16 with Moderate and Complex Learning Difficulties, providing the specialist support they need closer to home.

● Supportive Environment: Collaborate within the Auriga Academy Trust, benefiting from a supportive network of professionals and a culture of mutual professional respect.

● Professional Growth: Enjoy a clear trajectory for career development, benefiting from our commitment to invest in your professional and leadership development.

What we offer:

• Access to very competitive pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you
• The Cycle to Work scheme - a brand new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
• Auriga Rewards benefits platform with 1000s of discounts and offers for big-name brands in retail, travel, fitness, utilities and wellbeing.
• We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
• Recruitment Referral Scheme
• Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust, with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.

Further information on this exciting opportunity can be found in our candidate pack

In your personal statement, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Clarendon School is part of The Auriga Academy Trust, a partnership of special schools in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Further details about the Trust can be found on the Auriga Academy Trust website.

Safeguarding Statement

The Auriga Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a valid right to work status, satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, a pre-employment health questionnaire, and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

There is a shared commitment across the Trust to nurture a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, individuals are treated equitably and fairly, and they feel a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy and to interview shortlisted candidates at any time before the closing date. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible.