Hours of Work: 30 hours per week - 08.50am to 03.20pm Monday to Friday - Term time plus an additional week to be agreed by the Head teacher
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: The full time equivalent pro rata salary is £17901 to £18186. Based on LG Band 3, Points 5-6, under 5 years’ service
Imperial Avenue is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with SEND children. The appointment is temporary until July 2027.
The successful candidate will be:
• A motivated, experienced and resourceful person to join our team, supporting the learning and development of children with special needs on a 1-1 basis and small group basis
• Experienced in working with children with ASD would be an advantage, but a caring attitude, patience, and an ability to respond to the needs of a child are also important
• Willing to work cross phase Foundation stage/Key Stage 1
• Qualified to a good level of educational qualifications
In addition, you will:
• Have lots of energy and patience
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Have a positive, hardworking and committed attitude
• Be able to work effectively with a strong and committed team of TA’s and Teachers
• Be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity for all
• Develop a positive relationship with parents/carers
• Carry out lunchtime duties
In return we can offer you:
• A happy, welcoming and nurturing environment for all
• Friendly, enthusiastic learners
• A strong, supportive and experienced staff team
• A well-resourced school, including good ICT facilities
• Support and encouragement for your continued CPD
• Parents and Governors working in partnership to achieve success
Previous applicants need not apply.
This is a rolling advert, and we will interview candidates meeting the person specification as the applications are received therefore quick applications are advised
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 12.00pm
Interview Date: Week commencing 21st September 2026
We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. These posts may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals. Please note that having a criminal record is not an automatic bar from working with us: whether or not your criminal record has a bearing on the post you have applied for will be carefully considered as part of the recruitment process. This may involve a discussion with yourself about the circumstances and background to your offences.
In line with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Online searches solely aim to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school may want to explore with the applicant at interview.
Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates only, and only where the school considers this appropriate. The school will consider any potential risks of online searches, e.g. unlawful discrimination or invasion of privacy, and will be clear on the reasons that online searches are being conducted. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.
Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process. The school will ensure that candidates are given an opportunity to discuss any concerns raised by the online search.