Main Scale Teacher for the ARP (Queenswell School)

Job Description

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School Name: Queenswell School

Position: Main Scale Teacher for the ARP

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: M1-UP3 (£39,193 - £58,119) dependent on experience

Location: N20 0NQ

Closing Date: Noon 15th Oct 2026

About the School

Bring your passion for inclusion to a school where every child is celebrated.

Do you want to work in a school community that is warm, joyful and truly child-centred?

A school that Ofsted (June 2023) described as:

• \"A place pupils love to come to because their friends are kind and adults are caring\"
• \"Leaders create a caring and happy environment for both children and staff\"

At Queenswell Infant & Junior Schools, we are proud to be a vibrant, multicultural and creative place to work and learn.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our Additional Resources Provision (ARP) for Autism and Cognition and Learning Inclusion. Supporting children with additional needs.

Why Join Queenswell?

• Our Children Are Incredible - Curious, kind, funny and full of potential.
• Our Staff Team Is Supportive and Dedicated - We work collaboratively, always putting our children first.
• A Welcoming, Inclusive Community - We celebrate diversity and value everyone's contribution.
• Excellent Location - Based in the heart of Whetstone, surrounded by green space and easily accessible by Tube and bus.
• Real Professional Growth - We are committed to high-quality CPD-many of our TAs go on to develop long-term careers in education.
• A Governing Body That Believes in Excellence - Supportive, ambitious and child-focused

What we offer (4-6 key employee benefits e.g. flexible working, employee discounts, holidays)

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who:

• Is passionate about SEND and inclusion
• Enjoys helping children thrive, no matter their starting point
• Wants to make a lasting difference to the lives of neurodiverse children
• Brings patience, creativity, humour and compassion to the role

Through our curriculum and ethos, we encourage all our children to be respectful, responsible, equal, compassionate, determined and to enjoy learning.

If you share these values, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Commitment

Queenswell Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.