Join Greenacres Primary School as a Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Make a real difference—every day, every child, every moment

Hours:  35 hours per week 8:00 am - 3.30 pm Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year  Start Date: ASAP Actual Salary: Grade 3 Point 5-6 £25,658.77 - £26,378.15 (Actual Salary)

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEND) to reach their full potential?
Whether you’re an experienced SEND practitioner or looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking enthusiastic, patient, and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team. You’ll work closely with class teachers and support staff to help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for pupils with a range of need. About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant at Greenacres Primary School you’ll play a vital role in supporting the academic, emotional, and social development of pupils including those with SEND. Every day brings variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. In this role, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to help pupils access learning

• Assist with personal care needs when required, always ensuring dignity and respect

• Help deliver creative, inclusive lessons and interventions

• Encourage independence, build confidence, and foster a love of learning

• Contribute to a calm, nurturing, and positive school atmosphere

Who You Are
We are looking to appoint someone who is:

• Passionate about making a difference to children with SEND

• Experienced in supporting pupils with ASD, speech and language needs, SEMH, or other additional needs

• Ideally qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), with strong literacy and numeracy skills

• Proactive, flexible, and able to work well as part of a team

• Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure

• Committed to continuous professional development

What We Offer 

Support staff at Greenacres Primary School are integral to everything we do—and we’re proud to offer a working environment where you’re empowered to learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Here’s what we offer:

• Comprehensive CPD access via LearnUpon, designed to build confidence and career progression

• Collaborative approach, with staff supported and valued across every role

• AI and Chromebook integration, making daily tasks easier and learning more accessible for all

• Welcoming, inclusive school environment, where every team member is appreciated

• Opportunities to develop, no matter where you are in your career journey

• Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Greenacres Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 020 8857 4965 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Greenacres Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.