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The commitment and enthusiasm of Pield Heath House staff are strengths of the school and their passion for the students to enjoy and achieve are evident to visitors. Our staff ensures that our young people feel secure and are comfortable in their school environment. They are committed, highly skilled, and are our most important asset.
We are committed to the safety of our students through our recruitment and school practices. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) check. Pield Heath House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Current Vacancies
School Cleaner
15 hours per week; Monday – Thursday 3.30pm - 6.30pm, Friday 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Term Time + Staff Training Days + 1 Week/15 hours during the School Closure Periods for high level ‘deep’ cleaning
NJC Grade 2, Scale Point 2: £10,283.24 per annum actual
We are seeking to appoint an experienced cleaner who will work in partnership with the Operations Manager to deliver the operational needs of the site, ensuring that it is well maintained for the school community. The successful candidate will use their own initiative and manage their time effectively to make sure that designated areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard, whilst adhering to health and safety procedures.
The successful candidate will:
- Have high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
- Be reliable and flexible.
- Be able to work individually and as part of a team to carry out a range of cleaning duties.
- Take pride in their work.
- Have an understanding of safeguarding.
In return we can offer you:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- A team of colleagues equally committed to working collaboratively to achieve exceptionally high standards.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- The opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of facilities for a fantastic group of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
School Cleaner Job Description and Person Specification
Closing date for applications is 23 February 2026 with interviews being held week commencing 2 March 2026.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement
Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Family Engagement Officer
40 hours per week, Term Time + 5 Staff Training Days + 120 hours during school holidays (42 weeks)
Salary: Grade 5, SCP 8-12: £31,156 - £33,000 dependent on experience
We are seeking to appoint to a brand-new position: Family Engagement Officer to help our dedicated team to strengthen home-school relationships, support attendance and wellbeing and assist our families in navigating systems and services that impact their children’s lives.
What you’ll do:
- Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents and carers.
- Support families in understanding and engaging with EHCPs and support plans.
- Promote attendance and tackle persistent absence with empathy and professionalism.
- Work as part of a multi-agency team including therapists, safeguarding staff, and external professionals.
- Facilitate inclusive parent forums, workshops, and informal support opportunities.
- Champion parent voice and inclusive communication across the school.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience supporting families, ideally in an education or SEN setting, but any relevant experience welcomed.
- A strong understanding of the challenges faced by families of children with severe and complex needs.
- A confident, empathetic communicator who builds positive relationships & maintains professional boundaries.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and family support frameworks.
- Organised, flexible and ready to take initiative in a developing role.
In return we can offer you:
- An inclusive and supportive work environment
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression
- A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – access to confidential support 24/7
- Free parking available on site (or nearby access to Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and bus services)
- Enjoy paid morning and lunch breaks
- Free tea, coffee and milk provided with onsite lunches purchasable from our talented catering team
- 10 weeks off per year, during school holidays, with your salary being paid in 12 equal instalments
- The opportunity to be part of a rewarding community with a fantastic group of children and young people at the heart of everything we do
Family Engagement Officer Job Description and Person Spec
If you have any questions, please email us at the following address: recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 23 February 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 2 March 2026.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement
Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, other necessary pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Finance Manager
40 hours per week, Term Time + 5 Staff Training Days + 120 hours during school holidays (42 weeks)
Salary: Grade 8, SCP 25-28: £39,837 - £42,661 dependent on experience
Due to retirement, we are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to manage and oversee the finance functions of the school. As Finance Manager, you will be focused on the day-to-day management of the school accounts, reconciliations all audit requirements and monitoring of large project spend in addition to ensuring compliance within procurement.
Key duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Responsibility for income and expenditure
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Preparation of Management Accounts
- Liaising with stakeholders and budget holders
As Finance Manager, you will have a finance qualification or equivalent demonstrated ability and strong IT skills including the use of Finance related software. You will have a systematic approach to managing workloads especially when also dealing with competing priorities and working to deadlines. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills which you will utilise when interacting with all members of the school community, adopting a collaborative and supportive yet still professional approach. Previous experience as a direct line manager and/or working in a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
In return we can offer you:
- An inclusive and supportive work environment
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression
- A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – access to confidential support 24/7
- Free parking available on site (or nearby access to Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and bus services)
- Enjoy paid morning and lunch breaks
- Free tea, coffee and milk provided with onsite lunches purchasable from our talented catering team
- 10 weeks off per year, during school holidays, with your salary being paid in 12 equal instalments
- The opportunity to be part of a rewarding community with a fantastic group of children and young people at the heart of everything we do
If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email us so that we can arrange this for you: recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
Finance Manager Job Description Person Specification
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 17 February 2026 with a view for interviews to take place w/c 23 February 2026
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement
Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, other necessary pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Level 1 Special Support Assistants
NJC Grade 2-3, scale points 2 - 5: £24,364.05 – £25,411.85 per annum actual dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week as follows: - Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, Term Time Only + 5 Staff Training Days
We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Level 1 Special Support Assistants to work alongside class teachers, assisting the children and young people with their work and supporting with student behaviour whilst establishing effective relationships with both students and staff.
You will be someone who is able to learn, develop and adapt practices quickly and efficiently. You will be required to support across all key stages acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference and be part of an inspiring and creative team whilst assisting students in their learning.
Successful applicants will have:
- A caring approach to working with children and young people.
- The ability and willingness to support students with a range of needs.
- Creativity and flexibility within the learning environment.
- Confidence to share skills and ideas with others in the team.
- Good communication skills with a positive outlook.
- A willingness to learn and develop in the role.
In return we can offer:
- A welcoming, friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards of teaching & learning.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- On-site lunches available to staff.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - Level 1 Special Support Assistant
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Level 2 Special Support Assistants
Salary: NJC Grade 3-4, Scale Points 5-7: £25,411.85 – £26,146.91 per annum actual dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week as follows: - Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, Term Time Only + 5 Staff Training Days
We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Level 2 Special Support Assistants to work alongside class teachers, assisting the children and young people with their work and supporting with student behaviour whilst establishing effective relationships with both students and staff.
You will be someone who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. Ideally, you may have had experience of supporting students with severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference and be part of an inspiring and creative team whilst assisting students in their learning.
Successful applicants will have:
- Experience of supporting children and young people with SEN.
- A caring approach to working with children and young people.
- The ability and willingness to support students with a range of needs.
- Creativity and flexibility within the learning environment.
- Confidence to share skills and ideas with others in the team.
- Good communication skills with a positive outlook.
In return, we can offer:
- A welcoming, friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards of teaching & learning.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid lunch breaks.
- On-site lunches available to staff.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - Level 2 Special Support Assistant
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Occupational Therapist - Band 6
Hours: 40 per week, term-time plus an additional 120 hours to be worked across the year plus staff training days (Part-time applications will be considered)
Salary: NJC Outer London SCP 25 – 32; £38,602.41 - £44,965.14
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work within a developing therapy service at Pield Heath House School. We are a non-maintained school for children and young people between the ages of 7 and 19 years, with moderate to severe complex learning needs and associated speech, language and communication difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our children, young people and their families.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team and wider school team. You will manage a caseload and will contribute to the assessment and delivery of occupational therapy services to support students’ functional skills and sensory needs.
The successful candidate will be experienced in conducting assessments, writing reports, delivering one to one therapy sessions, as well as small group therapy and class-based interventions. The Occupational Therapist will work in collaboration with teaching staff and Speech and Language Therapists to deliver holistic multidisciplinary working practices.
The Therapy Team is committed to embedding clinical interventions across all aspects of our students' home and school routines, ensuring that our students are able to access their learning effectively. The successful candidate will receive support and clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead for Therapies.
In return we can offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Continuous Professional Development Opportunities and Career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
- On-site parking is available as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services
Job Description & Person Specification - Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time plus an additional 120 hours to be worked across the year plus staff training days
Salary: NJC Grade 8 -9, Scale Points 25 – 32; £38,602.41 - £44,965.14 actual per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy department. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to promote the holistic development of independence and functional skills informed by the latest evidence-based practices and will be accountable for delivering a quality service. Our streams of provision focus on interventions that support difficulties with feeding, speech, language, social communication and developing Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) at universal, targeted and specialist levels.
The Pield Heath Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly, motivated team who strive to provide high quality therapy.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- An ability to work closely with therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SaLT goals into the educational setting.
- The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation of therapy programmes.
- An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
This role is an opportunity to develop as a clinician while gaining experience in an educational setting, as we offer excellent support through clinical supervision, a commitment to CPD and a variety of training opportunities.
Our team is dedicated in forging a unique collaborative approach to special education by embedding the expertise of the speech and language therapy profession in a meaningful way that does not compromise the quality of the service. You will work closely with teaching staff, helping to integrate therapy and learning objectives.
The Therapy Team is committed to embedding clinical interventions across all aspects of our students’ home and school routines, ensuring that our students are able to access their learning effectively. The successful candidate will receive support and clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead for Therapies.
In return we can offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Continuous Professional Development Opportunities and Career progression.
- A welcoming friendly community providing opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
- On-site parking is available as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services
Job Description & Person Specification - Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Speech & Language Therapist - Band 7
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time plus an additional 120 hours to be worked across the year plus staff training days
Salary: NJC Grade 10 – 11, Scale Points 33 – 39; £46,161.01 – £52,259.01 actual per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy department. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to promote the holistic development of independence and functional skills informed by the latest evidence-based practices and will be accountable for delivering a quality service. Our streams of provision focus on interventions that support difficulties with feeding, speech, language, social communication and developing Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) at universal, targeted and specialist levels.
The Pield Heath Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly, motivated team who strive to provide high quality therapy.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- An ability to work closely with therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SaLT goals into the educational setting.
- The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation of therapy programmes.
- An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
This role is an opportunity to develop as a clinician while gaining experience in an educational setting, as we offer excellent support through clinical supervision, a commitment to CPD and a variety of training opportunities. Our team is dedicated in forging a unique collaborative approach to special education by embedding the expertise of the speech and language therapy profession in a meaningful way that does not compromise the quality of the service. You will work closely with teaching staff, helping to integrate therapy and learning objectives, as well as instructing and supporting teaching staff in delivering therapy programmes/groups and use of specialised equipment.
The Therapy Team is committed to embedding clinical interventions across all aspects of our students’ home and school routines, ensuring that our students are able to access their learning effectively. The successful candidate will receive support and clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead for Therapies.
Can you, as part of a team and individually, be an advocate for making learning accessible in order to meet our student’s needs, develop their potential and make a positive impact on their quality of life within and outside of their school career? If so, we want to hear from you!
In return we can offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Continuous Professional Development Opportunities and Career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
- On-site parking is available as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services
Job Description & Person Specification: Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.