SEN - Teaching Assistant 1 - East and West Sites

We are looking for for energetic, creative and motivated SEN Teaching Assistants who will take an active part in all aspects of the curriculum and enjoy assisting our pupils to learn and make progress. We have a fun approach to the curriculum and celebrate enthusiastically each child’s small steps of achievement and have vacancies at both our East and West sites.

Please look at our website to the excellent facilities, resources and to see some of our activities - www.richmondhillschool.co.uk

Knowledge of a range of special needs would be useful; however we do provide a comprehensive induction and training programme. We do not require formal qualifications; however applicants must have good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Salary: starting from £17,338

Hours per week: 28.75, Term time only

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 3.15pm

Some casual contracts are available to join our bank staff.

Closing date: midnight 15th November 2026

Shortlisting: Ongoing - applications will be viewed and shortlisted on a daily basis

Interviews: During November 2026

Job Start Date - January 2027

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

Please note the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are advised in light of this.

‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme.’

‘CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.