Full Time Teaching Assistant - SEN (Permanent)
New Today
Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Woodside Park School, Penge, London SE20 8QU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8.Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit, passionate team at Woodside Park, part of Options Autism. This is more than a classroom support role its a chance to inspire, nurture, and empower pupils with varied and complex needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
At Woodside Park, every child has potential waiting to be unlocked. As a Teaching Assistant, youll work directly with our pupils, helping them navigate their learning journeys and celebrating every milestone along the way. Youll support classroom activities, prepare learning materials, and provide hands-on guidance, while also attending to emotional and physical wellbeing ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and motivated.
Experienced in supporting pupils with SEN/ASC or complex needs.
Adaptable and confident working across a variety of classroom roles, indoors and outdoors.
Calm, patient, and empathetic, capable of running activities, supervising pupils, or leading outdoor experiences.
A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive, values-driven school environment.
Passionate about making a real difference and committed to helping every pupil succeed.
Woodside Park School is a brand-new Options Autism school, located in Penge, South East London. We provide specialist education for up to 36 pupils aged 711. Pupils are taught in small class sizes, allowing for personalised learning, and work towards a variety of qualifications tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Our dedicated team creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child is supported to reach their full potential both academically and personally.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Location:
- Penge, Greater London
- Job Type:
- PartTime
