Special School Level 3 Teaching Assistant
32.5 Hours Per Week
One Year Fixed Contract (39 weeks Term Time Only)
To start January 2026 or as soon as possible afterwards
Salary – Grade 7 Scale point 23-25 (£31,678-£32,519)
Salary Inclusive of London weighting and Ealing supplement
About the school
John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school is located on two sites and the post holder will be expected to be able to work on either site.
The job includes leading learning activities, improving interaction and communication, evaluating and feedback on learning and progress, organising and maintaining school equipment, supporting a positive learning environment for pupils and assisting pupils with their personal care; you must be sufficiently physically fit to be able to do this.
The job includes working closely with the teacher to assist in the planning, development and delivery of the curriculum; promoting active learning; organising and maintaining school equipment; supporting a positive learning environment for pupils and assisting pupils with their personal care. In the short-term absence of the teacher, to cover all pre prepared activities to provide continuity for the pupils.
We are looking for someone who:
- *Must have significant experience of working with children or adults with complex and profound additional needs;
- *Is hard working and committed to work across the age range;
- *Is numerate, literate and have a good command of spoken English so that you can support pupils in classrooms;
- *Has a good general standard of education including English, Mathematics and ICT at A* to C or equivalent (ICT will be checked at interview if qualifications not in place)
- *Is proficient in the use of relevant ICT equipment and packages including tablets, switches, Microsoft Office.
- *Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous;
- *Understands that behaviour is a communication of need, and uses a positive behaviour approach;
- *Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
How to apply
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk/work-with-us/join-our-team/vacancies/
You can also contact the school to request further information by emailing. Completed application forms to be returned to Andrea Keogh vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk or telephone: (020) 8289 4790.
At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact Andrea Keogh to arrange a suitable date and time.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
In line with KCSIE and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
Closing date: Applications to be submitted to the school by
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025, 3.30pm
Interviews: Tuesday 16 December 2025
How to apply:
An application pack is available from the school website: www.john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk
Completed application forms to be returned to Andrea Keogh at vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk