Teaching Assistant

Glenthorne High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,450.50 - £22,379.28 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint a professional and thoughtful Teaching Assistant to join our well-established SEND Department. The successful candidate will provide support for our SEND pupils. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of working with pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD, PDA or ODD. You will assist these pupils in lessons and, were required, assist with moving around the school. Teaching Assistants are highly valued at the school in supporting our pupils to realise their full potential.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective, clear communication with pupils and adults alike, excellent literacy and organisational skills, the ability to enthuse and motivate pupils at all levels and a drive to improve future opportunities available to our pupils. This role would suit a graduate who wishes to gain in-school experience prior to undertaking teacher training as well as those who would like to pursue a career as a Teaching Assistant.

Why join us:

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
• Gain valuable in-school experience, ideal for those considering teacher training.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with SEND.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
• Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for: Electric Cars and Cycle to work.
• Long service awards
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils. This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.

The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Note the Trust will undertake an online check on shortlisted candidates and expect the successful candidate to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: 11.59 pm, Sunday 27th September 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

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 Glenthorne High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1754 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Glenthorne High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glenthorne-high-school

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1600 pupils, which has been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

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