Senior Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade E, SP 20-25 : Actual salary: £26,678.00 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Surbiton, Greater London, KT6 6HL |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1531506 |
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Salary: Grade E, SP 20-25 : Actual salary: £26,678.00 - £29,099.61 (FTE £31,155.00 - £33,983.00) (Negotiated on appointment, depending on experience and qualifications.)
Main location: Dysart School, 190 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 6HL
Satellite sites: North Kingston - Latchmere Road, North Kingston KT2 5TU. Tolworth - School Lane, Surbiton, KT6 7QH
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only.
Dysart School is an Outstanding special school in Surbiton, providing education for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties.
To help meet the growing demand for high-quality SEN provision in the borough, Dysart also operates three satellite sites located alongside local mainstream schools - creating inclusive opportunities and expanding access to specialist support.
Its main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils, including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, an onsite work-related learning kitchen, an accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas, and clearly defined outside spaces that support pupils’ learning and self-regulation.
Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice.
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to lead small groups and support classroom teaching. This role offers the chance to take on greater responsibility while making a significant difference in the development of students.
Key Responsibilities:
• To work with the class teacher to plan lessons, providing and delivering excellent support for teaching and learning activities to agreed work programmes for individuals, groups or whole class in or out of the classroom when the class teacher is not present.
• To prepare and deliver lessons and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, including the competent and regular use of ICT, including a range of communication aids.
• Demonstrate commitment to collaborative and cooperative working by effectively managing Learning Support Assistants.
• To provide cover in classes due to staff absence as required and directed by the SLT.
• To positively support the ethos of the school and be aware of and work within the Code of Conduct, school policies and guidelines at all times.
Key Requirements:
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, GCSE grade A - C or equivalent in Literacy and Numeracy
• Willingness to undertake additional relevant training as required.
• Training in relevant learning strategies – PBS, TEACCH, PODD
• Proven ability to work inclusively and effectively with children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting support to meet a wide range of individual learning, communication, and sensory needs.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements for teaching and the importance of lesson planning, appropriate resources and learning objectives to support pupil progress.
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - we support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.
Our Trust: Dysart School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Penny Jelbert via emailYour application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.
Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Interviews will take place on: week commencing 2 March 2026
Main location: Dysart School, 190 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 6HL
Satellite sites: North Kingston - Latchmere Road, North Kingston KT2 5TU. Tolworth - School Lane, Surbiton, KT6 7QH
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only.
Dysart School is an Outstanding special school in Surbiton, providing education for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties.
To help meet the growing demand for high-quality SEN provision in the borough, Dysart also operates three satellite sites located alongside local mainstream schools - creating inclusive opportunities and expanding access to specialist support.
Its main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils, including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, an onsite work-related learning kitchen, an accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas, and clearly defined outside spaces that support pupils’ learning and self-regulation.
Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice.
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to lead small groups and support classroom teaching. This role offers the chance to take on greater responsibility while making a significant difference in the development of students.
Key Responsibilities:
• To work with the class teacher to plan lessons, providing and delivering excellent support for teaching and learning activities to agreed work programmes for individuals, groups or whole class in or out of the classroom when the class teacher is not present.
• To prepare and deliver lessons and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, including the competent and regular use of ICT, including a range of communication aids.
• Demonstrate commitment to collaborative and cooperative working by effectively managing Learning Support Assistants.
• To provide cover in classes due to staff absence as required and directed by the SLT.
• To positively support the ethos of the school and be aware of and work within the Code of Conduct, school policies and guidelines at all times.
Key Requirements:
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, GCSE grade A - C or equivalent in Literacy and Numeracy
• Willingness to undertake additional relevant training as required.
• Training in relevant learning strategies – PBS, TEACCH, PODD
• Proven ability to work inclusively and effectively with children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting support to meet a wide range of individual learning, communication, and sensory needs.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements for teaching and the importance of lesson planning, appropriate resources and learning objectives to support pupil progress.
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - we support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.
Our Trust: Dysart School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Penny Jelbert via emailYour application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.
Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Interviews will take place on: week commencing 2 March 2026