Senior Teaching Assistant

Dysart School, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  to be confirmed

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent 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.)

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)

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

Dysart School is committed to the protection of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for these positions.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

STA JD and PS Nov 25 updated.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About Dysart School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dysart School website
• Email address: recruitment-dysart@dysartschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dysart-school

Dysart School is an Outstanding special school for 150 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. The school has high expectations for its pupils and believe there is no limit to their potential.

Our 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, a dedicated post-16 hub, accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas and generous grounds equipped for play and outdoor learning. Dysart has also recently opened two satellite sites next to mainstream schools in the local area.

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. To find out more about us visit www.dysartschool.org

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