Roehampton - Hospital School
£28,626 FTE
Part-time – Fixed Term 22.5 hours per week
Roehampton - Hospital School has an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. The salary for this role is £17,175 per annum
Roehampton Hospital School provides education for inpatient adolescents (ages 11 to 18) recovering from mental health needs, including eating disorders. Conveniently located in Roehampton, The Roehampton Hospital School benefits from excellent public transport links, including rail and bus services and easy access to major roads/motorways.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support students' learning and attainment, helping to create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. You will provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, enabling students to access the curriculum, participate confidently in lessons, and achieve their full potential. You'll play an important role in promoting students' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion, encouraging positive relationships and helping every student experience success in their learning journey.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
For informal enquiries and visits, please contact the headteacher, Russell Cooper on
[email protected]
Essential for the role
- The ability to engage, motivate and inspire learners with a range of needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of the impact of mental health on young people.
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs.
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking (if available)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
