Overview

Experienced Teaching Assistant – 1 Year Fixed Term contract – Penwortham Primary School



Job Introduction

36 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm)

Term Time Only (39 weeks)

This is a 1-year fixed term contract

Our school has been recognised as an IQM Flagship school and Centre of Excellence for Inclusion and won the category of Most Inclusive Practice across a School at the 2020 National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards.  If you would like to be part of our continued journey to meet the needs of our children and are looking for a fresh new challenge, then do not hesitate to join us. 

Our established, popular school would welcome applications from Experienced Teaching Assistants who would like the opportunity to build positive relationships with children, some with high needs such as (ADHD, ASD, Challenging Behaviour and Dyslexia) or groups of our disadvantaged pupils.  

A good understanding of the importance of lesson planning, SEN support plans and learning objectives is essential therefore you need to have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.  

The ability to be able to work constructively in supporting children in whole school activities such as playground duty and trips is expected and you should be resilient in your approach to challenging situations by using school strategies to effectively re-engage pupils.

Penwortham is a dynamic and caring school known for its commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and also recognises that continuing professional development is of great importance.

All posts within Penwortham are expected to contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and a willingness to participate in training and other learning activities as required. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  Please call Clair Varrow our Senior Admin Officer on 020 8769 3949 to book a visit.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 


Completed application forms should be returned to the school ideally by email to: jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk ; or by post to: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London SW16 6RJ.  


Closing date: 12 September 2024 (at noon)

Interview date: 17 September 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is not exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, a soft online presence check and an overseas police check if applicable.

Please note that we do not accept CVs 

Penwortham Primary School                

Penwortham Road

London SW16 6RJ

Tel: 020 8769 3949

Email: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk   www.penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk

Head: Sandie Andrews

Roll: (670) – Group 4

£24,203.74 per annum (Scale 1C point 2)

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