Play Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist school in the UK is seeking a Play Assistant to support pupils with severe learning disabilities, autism, and other conditions. The role involves working part-time during term time, assisting with daily activities in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with special needs and excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from £8,244.55 to £8,479.44 actual, with multiple locations for work.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with severe learning disabilities or autism.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Communication skills to interact with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning disabilities.
• Assist with activities and ensure pupil safety.
• Work collaboratively with other staff.

Job description

Overview

Salary: Grade C, Point 10-14. Actual Salary: £8,244.55-£8,479.44 (FTE £27,729-£28,519). Hours: 12.5 hours per week, working 11.30am to 2pm, term time only.

Locations

• Dysart School, 190 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 5BB (Main site)
• Tolworth – School Lane, Surbiton, KT6 7QH (Satellite provision)
• North Kingston - Dysart School, Latchmere Road, North Kingston KT2 5TU (Satellite provision)

About the School

Dysart School is an Outstanding special school for 198 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. The School has high expectations for its pupils and believes there is no limit to their potential. Its main site in Surbiton is bright and well equipped to support development including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, a dedicated post-16 hub, an accessible swimming pool, a sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas, and generous grounds for play and outdoor learning. The school also runs three satellite sites next to mainstream schools to meet the need for high-quality SEN places in the borough of Kingston.

These are located at Tolworth KT6 7QJ and two in North Kingston KT2 5TU.

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. Further information is available on the school website.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking to recruit Play Assistants to work alongside our pupils at Dysart School. Responsibilities include supporting pupils with severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, or profound and multiple learning disabilities in line with the person specification.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Penny Jelbert via email.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please click “Fast Apply”, which directs you to a login page. After signing in, complete and submit the Application Form. Your application will be scored according to the requirements in the person specification. Demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the required criteria; failure to evidence this may result in not being shortlisted for interview. Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Timelines

Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 18 November 2025.