Claims Paid SEN Teaching Assistant

West Hill School, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW

29 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15.07 Hourly This is a claims paid role paid at an hourly rate inclusive of holiday pay.

Claims Paid SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We know that there are points in people’s lives where they may not be able to commit to a full‑time position but are keen to gain experience while doing something rewarding. This role could suit someone returning from university and enjoying a long summer break, or an individual studying part‑time who has spare hours during the week. Being part of a school community can be a fantastic stepping stone, especially if you’re looking to gain hands‑on experience before training to teach, or if you’re considering pathways such as becoming an Educational Psychologist or Speech Therapist.

As our school continues to flourish and grow, we’re seeking enthusiastic and dedicated TAs—without the need to commit to full‑time working—to join our team. Having recently undergone an exciting transformation, we’re proud of our achievements and believe West Hill is a truly special place to learn and work.

Here’s what makes this role exceptional:

• Amazing children who are eager to learn and grow.
• A friendly and supportive community of staff, parents, and governors.
• A strong focus on staff well-being and personal development.
• Opportunities to work alongside a range of professionals, gaining invaluable experience and skills to enhance your career.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Hill School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 153 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-hill-school-leatherhead

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