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JAMES WOLFE PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH CENTRE FOR DEAF CHILDREN
Randall Place Campus (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3):Randall Place, Greenwich SE10 9LA
Royal Hill Campus (Year 4, Year 5, Year 6): Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10 8RZ
We are a dynamic, creative, highly-motivated and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. We serve a close-knit community that is truly diverse and provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that is fully inclusive. Our specialist provision for deaf children is wholly integrated and all members of our community learn British Sign Language. Our school is a four-form entry based across two campuses.
We are looking to recruit:
Multiple TA Roles
Scale 3
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: 26/06/2026
1. SEND Teaching Assistants
Working within our main school or our dedicated resource base, you will support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The Role: Providing tailored, day-to-day support to children with a range of needs, including some with significant or complex learning and physical needs.
Ideal Candidate: Someone with an empathetic, patient nature, a resilient attitude, and prior experience or a strong interest in adaptive teaching and SEND support.
2. Early Years (Reception) Teaching Assistants
Welcoming our youngest learners and helping them build a brilliant foundation for their education.
The Role: Working within our Reception classes to support early literacy, numeracy, and social development through purposeful play and structured learning.
Ideal Candidate: Someone with specific Early Years (EYFS) and SEN experience, an understanding of child development, and a warm, energetic approach to learning.
3. Deaf Centre Teaching Assistants
Joining our wonderful, highly-regarded specialist provision for Deaf and hearing-impaired children.
The Role: Supporting pupils within our specialised Deaf Centre and assisting with their inclusion into mainstream classes.
Ideal Candidate: Must hold British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 or Level 2. You will have a passion for deaf education and the communication skills required to help our pupils thrive socially and academically.
How to Apply
If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to support our children, we would love to hear from you.
Please email sao@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk to request a paper copy of the application pack by 26th June. Online applications can be made via the DfE website here: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/multiple-ta-roles
Please clearly state in your supporting statement which of the three roles (SEND, Early Years, or Deaf Centre) you are applying for.
James Wolfe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
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TEACHER OF THE DEAF
Mainscale plus SEN point (£4,479)
Start date: September 2026
We are looking for an experienced teacher of deaf children to join our team. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, supportive leaders and above all, amazing children!
Our Centre for Deaf children is a designated specialist provision within our school. Our centre uses a total communication approach that fully utilises sign (BSL) and speech across the whole curriculum. Any candidate would be required to have BSL Level 3 or equivalent.
We actively encourage visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact our Business Leader, Zoë Lucken at sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk.
Interviews: TBC
James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
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