Senior Teaching Assistant

Walton Leigh School, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5AB

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 33.35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:20am - 3:30pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,240.58 actual (£27,403 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join our team at Bromley Beacon School, a specialist SEMH provision for pupils aged 14–18. This is a key role within the classroom, offering the opportunity to support high-quality teaching and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for inclusive education and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable learners. They will be proactive, reflective, and skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external professionals, helping to create a calm, supportive and nurturing environment where all pupils can succeed.

You will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, modelling effective practice, and contributing to a consistent approach to behaviour, engagement and wellbeing across the school. You will also provide guidance and support to other teaching assistants, helping to maintain high standards in the classroom.

We are looking for a resilient, compassionate and motivated individual who can inspire confidence in pupils, adapt to their individual needs, and contribute positively to the wider school community.

What the school offers its staff

Walton Leigh School is a specialist setting for pupils aged 11–19 with additional needs, including autism, where we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for every young person to thrive. As part of the London South East Academies Trust, we are committed to improving lives through high-quality education and strong support. We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, caring and resilient individuals to join our team.

You will help create a safe, positive and structured environment, supporting pupils’ social, emotional and academic development.

We offer a strong induction programme and ongoing CPD, ensuring our staff are well supported and continue to develop professionally within a collaborative Trust. We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Walton Leigh School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: Up to 88 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walton Leigh School website
• Email address: isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walton-leigh-school-walton-on-thames

Arranging a visit to Walton Leigh School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk.

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