Level 2 Teaching Assistants

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 27.5 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 9.05 am - 3.05 pm
Salary information: Scale 3, £19,401 - £19,678 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,014
Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 30 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm
Salary information: Scale 3; £21,165 - £21,467 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,106
Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.45 am - 3.15 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 8.45 am - 4.30 pm
Salary information: Scale 3; £22,929 - £23,256 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,198
Start date: ASAP

We require 13 Level 2 Teaching Assistants to work with students with SEN and challenging behaviour and/or severe and complex learning difficulties.

We have a choice of contracts available, 32.5hrs per week, 30 hrs per week or 27.5hrs per week, term time only + 5 training days.

Due to our expanding roll and the changing needs of our students, an opportunity has arisen for a number of Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team of staff. We are particularly interested in people who have experience of working with young people with ASD and complex learning difficulties.

Meadow High School is a special needs school, which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex needs including challenging behaviour and autism. The post involves working alongside teachers, supporting pupils' learning environment and personal care. Energy, fitness and enthusiasm to work with these pupils is required. Induction and training including Signalong and Team Teach, will be given for this rewarding job, which offers the chance to progress. The school has received a good OFSTED report for the quality of the teaching.

To support the Local Authority we are expanding further with a new development project. This is an additional site based in Harefield, called 'Northwood Road'. This will house up to 100 Pathway 1 pupils and should be ready for us to occupy in Autumn 2026. 

Please note, the successful candidate(s) will be deployed to either of our Pathways.

• Pathway 1 (Location: Royal Lane, Hillingdon until Autumn 2026, Northwood Road, Harefield Village from Autumn 2026 onwards.)
• Pathway 2 (Location: Royal Lane, Hillingdon.)

This will be discussed further with candidates during the interview process.

Applicants should have:

• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications (GCSE’s) or experience.
• A sound knowledge of Literacy and Numeracy (assessed at interview, see below for further details).
• A desire for working with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties.
• Previous experience is desirable although consideration will be given to applicants with relevant skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting children and their learning.
• The ability to work well on your own and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and sense of humour.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• A willingness to undertake personal care of pupils.
• The successful applicant must have a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Applicants who are willing to have training to drive the school minibus are especially welcome.

Closing date: Tuesday 23rd September at Noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 24th September
Interviews: Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd October