Teaching Assistant (SEND)

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JF

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  26th October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: TA: 30hrs per week / 38.6wks P.A. (term-time) MDS: 2.5hrs per week / 38wks P.A. (term-time)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initial fixed-term contract until 31/08/27, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position depending on organisational needs
• Pay scale: TA: Actual salary (Surrey 3): £17,264 and MDS: Actual salary (Surrey 1/2): £1,358

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will:

o Be committed to the development of all children in our inclusive church school

o Have the resilience and drive to work to secure the very best outcomes for all our children

o Work with our dedicated staff team to ensure the education, well-being, behaviour and personal development of children enhances their futures

What the school offers its staff

If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:

o A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds

o Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme

o A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme

o Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA (SEND) - Job Profile 130726.pdf - 248 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Matthew's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Matthew's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: info@stmatthews-redhill.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01737762080
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary-school-rh1-1jf

An Academy within the SDBE MAT. Aim high, Encourage & Have faith.

Arranging a visit to St Matthew's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@stmatthews-redhill.surrey.sch.uk.

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