Teaching Assistants
London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames
No pay info
London
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a local authority. They oversee local services.
Job description from London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames
Full time - 30.5 hours per week
Working hours - 09:00 - 15:30, with 30 minutes lunch break
The 30.5 hours per week includes a 30 minutes class meeting each week
Contract - Permanent
Term time only - 39 Weeks
Start date - As soon as possible
Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism.
We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupils. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured.
Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils.
Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.
To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attribute...
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
83% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and December 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
100% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and December 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
93% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
87% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and February 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Good
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
60% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames employees say about their job
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Best thing
Great team
Worst thing
Don't see my colleagues in person, we work remotely
Parking operations administration at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames, February 2024
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Best thing
Working with children
Worst thing
Working with adults
Teaching assistant at the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames, January 2024
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