Primary / Secondary Teaching Assistant

Primary / Secondary Teaching Assistants

• 39 weeks per year
• Scale 5 (11-15) £26,089 - £27,648 per annum
• Start date ASAP

Be awesome. Be you. Teach SEND.

We believe that through our learning, work and play we can nurture, challenge and inspire each other to achieve our full potential. As a new and expanding purpose built SEND school we have fantastic opportunities for people to use their knowledge to teach, their passion to change lives and their enthusiasm to inspire.

What You'll Be Doing:
You’ll be making a difference! As part of our an inspirational teaching team you’ll help to nurture and support the teaching of a small group of pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism or Complex Needs. You will change their lives.

You’ll be developing your career! You might be an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make the leap from the Mainstream into the Realstream. You might be looking for a supportive school to back you in your desire to undertake Teacher Training. You might be someone who has never considered being a Teaching Assistant before. We  currently have vacancies various different grades which could give you the opportunity you’ve been seeking. Our extensive CPD programme and supportive leadership team will take you to the next level and help you develop your career into what you want it to be. We want you to be happy and to be the best version of yourself that you can be – we will help you to reach your goal.

You’ll relish your time at work and have the work-life balance to enjoy your time at home! We take our staff wellbeing seriously. Our staff team is welcoming and professional and we believe that you will find the school a great environment to work in.

About you:

• You’ll want to have purpose in your work life and want to make a difference in the world
• You will have a passion for supporting pupils with additional educational needs and be motivated by the challenges that holds
• You will have patience and persistence in supporting our pupils to develop their independence
• You will have good literacy and numeracy skills
• You will be able to work collaboratively to secure the best outcomes for all pupils

It’s not just a job, it’s a career – the benefits we offer you: 

• Extensive CPD training which provides a range of tailored and bespoke CPD opportunities to all
• A well-resourced and enjoyable working environment
• Competitive salaries and pay progression – as a growing school there will be a number of opportunities over the next few years for staff that wish to progress
• A supportive leadership team who are engaged in your professional development and success
• Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, information and support)
• Well-being and medical support
• Generous LBH Pension Scheme
• Excellent transport links with Hatton Cross Station and Feltham Station close by
• Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates

About Us:

Marjory Kinnon School, is a special school for boys and girls across both Primary and Secondary years.  With a focus on serving children with an autism diagnosis, our mission is to Nurture, Challenge, and Inspire, helping students reach their full potential through learning, play, and meaningful experiences.  To find out more please visit: Marjory Kinnon School - Home

HOW TO APPLY

Please download the attached Job Description and Application Form. Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@mks.org.uk by the closing date of 15th June.

Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

If you have any queries relating to this opportunity please contact HR via email hr@mks.org.uk or on 020 8890 8890.

Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: To be confirmed
Interviews: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

We will communicate directly with shortlisted candidates to confirm interview details.

Marjory Kinnon 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 and enhanced DBS checks.