About Us

Hours: 32.5 hours a week for 39 weeks (TTO) 8:30am to 3:30pm including ½ hour unpaid lunch break

Contract: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Oak Lodge School is a secondary school for students with hearing, speech and language and communication needs with a residential provision. We would like to welcome you to become part of our vibrant and innovative learning community, to have the opportunity to work in our happy and harmonious school which promotes the highest standards and is at the forefront of special Deaf education.

We are seeking 2 experienced Teaching Assistants to join our primary/early years provision.

Essential requirements:

• Strong experience working in a special school primary or early years setting
• Experience working with pupils with Down's syndrome
• Confident and experienced in delivering personal care
• Proficient in using Makaton to support communication
• Grade A-C or Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics

What we offer:

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Well-equipped classrooms and resources
• Free parking on site
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including Makaton training
• Small school community (91 pupils) where you can get to know students and staff
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people with complex needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with Down's syndrome and other complex special educational needs in primary/early years settings
• Providing personal care including toileting, feeding and hygiene support
• Using Makaton and other communication strategies to support pupils' understanding and expression
• Supporting pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher
• Supervising and supporting pupils when swimming, including entering the water
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to deliver individual programmes
• Creating resources and adapting activities to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the school website: www.oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitment@oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Ongoing – we reserve the right to close the applications earlier if we receive a desired candidate.

Interviews: As and when applications are sent through.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

CVs ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Oak Lodge School
101 Nightingale Lane
London SW12 8NA
Tel: 020 8673 3453

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils