Senior Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 8eac5de6-9a6b-48bf-9d9a-c63d00e8b607 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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)
Commitment to safeguarding
Dysart School is committed to the protection of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for these positions.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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)
Commitment to safeguarding
Dysart School is committed to the protection of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for these positions.