Specialist Teaching Assistant – SLD & PMLD Support

Assistance Dogs; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle bus

On-site nursery

Free eye tests

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Time out days for menopause

Long-service annual leave 35–41 days

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Children’s Trust in Tadworth is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties, PMLD, and complex health needs. You will work under teachers and with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and education, aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people.

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of staff benefits, including training opportunities, a staff shuttle service, and on-site facilities, with a role that runs

Qualifications

• Patient and caring.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and organised.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Willing to learn and undertake ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Under direction from the teacher, develop and educate all pupils in your allocated class.
• Support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health, and care.
• Work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher.
• Support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in managing pupils.
• Provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.

Skills

Patience and care

Positive and enthusiastic

Reliability and organisation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Commitment to pupil progress and well‑

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Children’s Trust in Tadworth is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties, PMLD, and complex health needs. You will work under teachers and with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and education, aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people.

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of staff benefits, including training opportunities, a staff shuttle service, and on-site facilities, with a role that runs