Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Walton on the Hill Primary School; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Walton On The Hill is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Assistant to support individual child needs while collaborating with a passionate staff team. The role requires working during term time, 4 to 5 days a week, with varying hours. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with special needs and a commitment to enhancing their educational experience. The school prides itself on a supportive environment with well-behaved children eager to learn. Interested candidates should apply before the deadline.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive staff

Commitment to staff development

Well-behaved children

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to support and engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the specific needs of an individual child.
• Work alongside class teachers to maintain educational standards.

Skills

Support for individual needs

Teamwork with staff

Engaging with children

Job description

Overview

Our school believes in giving children the best possible start on their journey through education by providing engaging, fun and meaningful learning opportunities. The classes within our school provide outstanding provision for all children regardless of their previous learning experience or individual needs. Some children require additional support to allow them to access and enjoy their experience with us in school. This role will be primarily working to support the specific needs of an individual child, while working with the whole staff team to maintain the excellent standards of education in our school. We recognise the role of Special Needs Assistant as an invaluable resource to work alongside our dedicated class teachers to capture the magic of learning at this crucial age and we are looking for a new member of our team to start as soon as possible.

The Job

• Term Time Only – 4 / 5 days a week
• 12.15pm – 1.15pm for 4 days a week and 12.15pm – 3.15pm on Tuesday / Thursday (there may be some flexibility)
• Pay Scale Surrey 3 pro rata
• Some INSET days throughout the year
• Contract attached to the specific child remaining in our school

Our Offer to You

• A friendly, supportive and sociable staff term
• Well-behaved and polite children who enjoy learning
• Commitment to developing staff and their skills and interests

If you are interested in joining our very successful and happy school please feel free to contact the school to come and find out more about the role. More details can be found in the Job and Person Description.

Midday on 5 January 2026

Invitation to Interview

By Wednesday 7 January (email)

Interviews

Week Commencing 12 January 2026 – Please note the school reserve the right to appoint prior to this date so encourage early applications.

Please contact the school if you wish to discuss the role prior to submitting your application (see website for contact details).

Diversity and inclusion

The school is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Safeguarding children at Walton on the Hill Primary School

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which we refer to in our prospectus. All staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) must ensure that they are aware of these procedures. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his / her parents / carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are the Headteacher, Richard Laing and Assistant Head, Kirsty Romero.

If you are concerned about a child’s welfare, please record your concern, and any observations or conversation heard, and report it to one of the DSLs as soon as possible the same day. Do NOT conduct your own investigation. If your concerns relate to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff (which could suggest that he / she is unsuitable to work with children) then you should report this to one of the DSLs in confidence, who will refer the matter to the Headteacher (or the Chair of Governors if the concern relates to the Headteacher) who will consider what action to take.

Thank you for supporting the school and its arrangements for the safety and care of children and adults in our school community. Richard Laing Headteacher