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Teaching Assistant (supporting children with specific learning needs)
Orleans Primary School is a two-form entry school in St Margarets, in the borough of Richmond upon Thames. We are an ambitious school that puts pupils’ experiences at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a highly motivated teacher to join our supportive team.
The school benefits from excellent transport links, with St Margarets’ station a 5-minute walk away and regular bus routes nearby.
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract Term: Full-time, permanent (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only)
Grade: NJC Scale 4 (spinal point 7-10)
Annual salary: £23,480 - £24,510 - Outer London (pending pay award)
We are looking to appoint a full time teaching assistant.
1. Would you like to work in a school with a supportive community and children that pride themselves on being kind to others, trying their best and sharing their talents?
2. Would you like to work in a school that prioritises learning, wellbeing and support for its staff through its Employee Assistance Programme - Workplace Options
3. Can you inspire a love and enjoyment of learning amongst our children, our parents and our highly committed and talented staff team?
Are you:
4. Looking to join a school with a 3 year balanced budget and rising numbers of applications
5. Looking to join a supportive school community with children who are kind, eager to learn and proud of their school?
6. A teaching assistant who inspires a love of learning in children and works collaboratively with parents and colleagues?
Orleans Primary School is a two-form entry school in St Margarets, in the borough of Richmond upon Thames. We are an ambitious school that puts pupils’ experiences at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a highly motivated teacher to join our supportive team.
To be considered for the role, you must have:
7. successful, recent experience working with children;
8. experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities;
9. outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
10. a high level of proficiency in literacy and mathematics; and
11. a calm, supportive and caring manner.
This role will require you to work closely with the class teachers, SENCo and parents to deliver individualised support to children with learning difficulties within a mainstream class setting.
In return, we offer:
12. an established and supportive leadership team;
13. a school that has a firm commitment to professional development and career progression;
14. a school community that is research focused and where the learning of adults is as important as the learning of children;
15. a rewarding and special place to work where staff are passionate about providing a broad curriculum for all children.
Closing date for applications: Midday on 17th June 2026
Interview date: 25th June 2026
Visits to the school are encouraged as part of the application process. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position you do so as soon as possible. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Visits from interested candidates are highly recommended. Please contact Marie Simon (School Business Manager) to arrange a tour of our wonderful school.
The school reserves the right to remove the advert and close applications ahead of the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
Orleans Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. References will be carried out prior to interview and the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Photo identification and evidence of qualifications must be brought to the school should you be called for interview.