Part-Time Year 1 Teacher – Thursdays & Fridays

3rd September start
Full Time
Posted about 3 hours ago
Expiring 16th July
Ealing, London
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Year 1 Class Teacher – 2 Days Per Week Ealing Thursday & Friday | Part-Time A high-performing and welcoming primary school in West London is looking for a Year 1 Teacher to join the team on a part-time basis, teaching every Thursday and Friday. This is a great opportunity for a KS1 teacher who wants a consistent 2-day role in a supportive school with strong behaviour, a nurturing ethos and an ambitious curriculum. The school has been praised for its positive learning environment, respectful pupils and strong support for all children, including those with SEND. Its published outcomes are also well above national figures across key areas. The Role -> Teaching a Year 1 class every Thursday and Friday -> Delivering engaging KS1 lessons across the curriculum -> Supporting early reading, phonics, writing and Maths -> Creating a calm, positive and nurturing classroom environment -> Working closely with the wider KS1 team -> Following school planning, routines and behaviour expectations -> Helping children build confidence, independence and a love of learning
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Clifton Primary School is situated in the heart of Southall in the London Borough of Ealing. The school has been at the centre of the local community for over 120 years and we pride ourselves on firmly holding the pupils’ best interests at the heart of everything we do. Clifton is a culturally diverse two-form entry school with over 400 pupils on roll from Nursery to Year 6 and across the school there are 26 different languages spoken. At Clifton, we foster a love of learning and provide our pupils with the aspirations to become whoever it is they want to be in the future.

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    About the School & Provision Situated within a highly aspirational and inclusive mixed secondary academy for ages 11–16 in East London, this school features a specialist, dedicated SEN Hub and Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP). This specialised department provides a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment tailored specifically for vulnerable students with the most complex and acute SEND needs. The provision delivers bespoke, targeted care and individualised learning programmes that extend beyond the scope of a traditional mainstream classroom. About the Role As part of a dedicated specialist team, you will deliver intensive, personalised support to high-needs students with EHCPs to help them develop vital academic, independence, and life skills. Depending on individual student targets and daily progress, the role involves a flexible combination of delivering structured therapeutic interventions inside the Hub and accompanying students as they integrate into mainstream lessons. You will work closely with the SEND leadership team to plan tailored learning sessions, adapt highly differentiated resources, and assist with physical, medical, and personal care needs in line with individual care plans. Key Job Details * Permanent contract, working full-time on a term-time only basis during regular school hours. * Salary paid on the NJC Scale, which will be commensurate with your prior experience. * Reporting directly to the school's SENCo and the designated SEN Hub Lead. * Tasks include accurately monitoring, observing, and recording student progress to actively contribute to provision maps, targets, and formal Annual Reviews. * Involves utilising specialised communication tools such as visual supports, Makaton, or AAC to assist students with interaction needs. * Requires close communication with parents, carers, and external multi-agency professionals including Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Occupational Therapists (OT), CAMHS, and Educational Psychologists. Requirements (Essentials) * GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications. * Direct experience working closely with children or young people who have complex, acute SEND needs such as ASD, PMLD, SEMH, SLCN, or challenging behaviours. * Practical experience implementing structured learning programmes, interventions, and specific strategies derived from EHCPs within a specialist or resourced setting. * Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build deep trust with vulnerable young people, and absolute composure in high-pressure environments.
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    Posted about 6 hours ago
  • SEN Teaching Assistant - Newham Secondary
    Secondary school in NewhamFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
    About the School This highly aspirational and inclusive mixed secondary academy in East London provides education for students aged 11–16. The school proudly serves one of the area's most diverse communities and is deeply committed to ensuring that every single student, regardless of their background or specific learning needs, has access to an excellent education. It fosters a welcoming, inclusive ethos across the entire school community where high expectations for behaviour maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment. About the Role Joining a dedicated SEND team, the successful candidate will work under the direct guidance of the SENCo and subject teachers to provide targeted in-class support to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) across the school. The core objective is to enable these students to access the full mainstream curriculum alongside their peers while actively promoting their academic progress, self-confidence, and long-term independence. This role requires building positive, professional relationships to act as a reliable point of contact, helping students manage daily transitions, and sensitively supporting their social, emotional, and communication needs. Key Job Details * Working full-time on a term-time only basis during regular school hours. * Standard daily Zen Educate TA rate, unless previous experience or expertise recognised by the school. * Reporting directly to the school's SENCo and the wider SEN team. * Tasks include modifying learning materials, worksheets, and resources to support lesson differentiation, as well as contributing to progress tracking and participating in EHCP and Annual Reviews. * Involves regular collaboration with subject teachers, attending relevant CPD or induction training, and liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies under SENCo guidance. Requirements (Essentials) * GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications. * Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND within an educational setting. * A solid understanding of EHCPs and practical knowledge of how to implement targeted SEND support strategies. * Strong verbal and written communication skills alongside the ability to work collaboratively within a school team and follow teacher direction. * A calm, patient, and resilient approach when navigating challenging or high-pressure classroom situations.
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    Posted about 7 hours ago

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