Job description
Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage.
We are looking for someone who is
- Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first
- A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards
- Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small Willing to go the extra mile
To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:
- Team Player
- Compassion and Empathy
- Keen to contribute to school life
- Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
- Life Long Learning
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Paddock School
Community special school · Ages 4–19
- Pupils
- 220
- Avg teacher salary
- £58,824
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6.1:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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London, Wandsworth, SW17 0DZ
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 16 October 2026
- Closing date
- 29 October 2026
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