Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for. Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state of the art facilities for our students. We are looking for enthusiastic Lunchtime Classroom Assistant staff to join both our Primary and Secondary school, working with students who have Autism, and Complex Needs. As well as being calm and patient, you will need good team working skills and be passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to undertake all aspects of personal care including toileting and feeding. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share this belief. Please refer to the person specification and job description for full details of the role and the essential knowledge and skills required.
What the school offers its staff
We value our employees and offer excellent training and support as well as a pension scheme, employee assistance programme and many other well-being benefits. These include our onsite gym, showering facilities and coffee shop with discounted barista coffee at our Gresham Road site.
Safeguarding and selection
Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received. Social Media checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26 working week probation period.
Details
Details of this post are available on the school’s website: www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact HR for an appointment on 0208 560 3569 (option 3).
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please complete and email the application form to HR@oaklands.uk.net
Key dates
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 3rd October 2025
Interview Dates: Wednesday 8th October 2025
Start Date: ASAP
Contract and hours
Pay Scale: Hounslow Scale 4 point 7
Actual Salary: £5,641 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only (38 weeks)
Hours of work: 8 hours per week
Location: High Oaks: 11:50am – 13:50pm Monday; 11:50am – 13:20pm Tuesday to Friday. New Oaks: 11:45am – 13:15pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 11:15am – 13:15pm Wednesday.
Additional notes
The successful candidates will be required to attend a pre-employment induction
CVs will not be accepted. No Agencies please.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oaklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, teaching and non-teaching (including temporary and supply staff), governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants for all vacancies will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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