SEN Teaching Assistant

West Hill School; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hill School is seeking passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with special educational needs, helping them reach their full potential in a caring, inclusive environment.

This role is term-time, Monday to Friday, 29.83 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, and involves safeguarding and DBS checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be committed to high standards of welfare and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding responsibilities
• Right to work in the UK
• DBS disclosure requirement

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Assist with classroom activities and learning support

Job description

West Hill School is looking for passionate, dedicated, and motivated individuals who are ready to make a real difference in the lives of our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and inspiring environment, where you’ll play a key role in helping children with special educational needs achieve their full potential.

Becoming a Teaching Assistant (TA) at West Hill School is more than just a job - it’s a stepping stone to a rewarding future. Whether you’ve recently secured your degree and are looking to gain hands‑on experience before training to teach, or you're considering pathways such as becoming an Educational Psychologist or Speech Therapist, this role is the perfect opportunity to grow and develop.

As our school continues to flourish and grow, we’re seeking enthusiastic and dedicated TAs to join our team. Having recently undergone an exciting transformation, we’re proud of our achievements and believe West Hill is a truly special place to learn and work.

Here’s what makes this role exceptional:

• Amazing children who are eager to learn and grow.
• A friendly and supportive community of staff, parents, and governors.
• A strong focus on staff well‑being and personal development.
• Opportunities to work alongside a range of professionals, gaining invaluable experience and skills to enhance your career.

Please note that this role is working Monday to Friday 29.83 hours per week/39 weeks per year (term time).

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.