Teaching Assistants

TEACHING ASSISTANTS ( X 2)

Location: The Cedars Primary School, High Street, Cranford TW5 9RU

Salary: Scale 4 - 5 £31,290 - £35,109 p.a. FTE

Closing Date: 06/11/2026

• Fixed Term Contract
• Full Time
• Term-time 39 weeks per year + INSET days
• Expected start : ASAP
• Scale 4 - 5 dependent on experience pro rata (£31,290 - £35,109 full time equivalent)

The Cedars is a school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom are also neurodivergent. Our children may also have also had adverse childhood experiences. We currently cater for children from 5 to 12 years old with 70 primary places and 16 secondary places.

At The Cedars we prioritise relationships, emotional safety and consistency, recognising that when children feel safe, valued and understood, they are far more able to engage with learning.

We are seeking to recruit two experienced Teaching Assistants; one for pupils working at EY/KS1 level and one for KS2.

In the first instance this is a fixed term contract until the end of July 2027, with the possibility of becoming permanent in the next academic year.

We are looking for applicants who:

• have experience working with pupils with SEMH needs and/or neurodiversity
• build strong, consistent relationships with children and families
• can work flexibly and adapt their approach, while maintaining clear boundaries, routines and expectations
• are resilient, reflective, and able to keep a sense of humour and perspective
• are motivated by improving the life chances of vulnerable learners

In return, we offer:

• a supportive, experienced and grounded staff team
• a culture that recognises both the rewards and the challenges of the role, with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing
• a working environment where people look out for each other and where relationships matter — with pupils, families and colleagues.

This role would suit someone who wants to do meaningful, rewarding work, be part of an inclusive team, and contribute to a school that is continuing to grow and develop.

We place a high regard and focus on staff well-being and provide staff parking on site, an Employee Assistance Programme, pension scheme and other well-being initiatives.

Visits to the school are welcomed – please contact the school office to arrange.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form. Completed applications should be emailed to: [email removed] by the closing date.

Closing date for applications: 6th Nov 2026

The school has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity and expects all employees to implement and promote its policy in their own work. The school is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of religion, race, age, colour, gender, sexuality or disability.

The Cedars School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and visitor to uphold this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, online checks and enhanced DBS checks.