Education Support Assistants

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state of the art facilities for our students.

Due to our continued expansion, we are looking for enthusiastic Classroom Support staff to join both our Primary and Secondary school, working with students who have Autism, and Complex Needs. As well as being calm and patient, you will need good team working skills and be passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to undertake all aspects of personal care including toileting and feeding. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share this belief. Please refer to the person specification and job description for full details of the role and the essential knowledge and skills required.

What the school offers its staff

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support as well as a pension scheme, employee assistance programme and many other well-being benefits. These include our onsite gym, showering facilities and coffee shop with discounted barista coffee at our Gresham Road site.

Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received. Social Media checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26 working week probation period.

Details of this post are available on the school’s website: Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Emily Hamilton in HR for an appointment on 0208 560 3569 (option 3).

If you believe you have what it takes and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please complete and email the application form to [email protected]

Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification. Please state which site you are interested in working at on your application form.

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 26th September 2025

Interview Dates: Wednesday 1st October 2025

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Scale: Hounslow Scale 4 to 5 (points 09 to15) Depending on qualifications and experience

Actual Salary: High Oaks: (Based on 31 hours per week) £23,082 - £25,395

New Oaks: (Based on 31.25 hours per week) £23,268 - £25,600

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only (39 weeks)

Hours of work: High Oaks Secondary: 31 hours

08.45am to 4.30pm on Mondays (to assist curriculum teams)

08.45am to 3.30pm on Tuesday – Fridays

New Oaks Primary: 31.25 hours

08:45am – 3.15pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

08:45am – 4.15pm Tuesday (to assist curriculum teams)

08:45am – 3.30pm Friday

The successful candidates will be required to attend a pre-employment induction

CVs will not be accepted. No Agencies please.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oaklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, teaching and non-teaching (including temporary and supply staff), governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants for all vacancies will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service