Teaching Assistant at Shepperton Full Time

Manor Mead School; Charlton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A federation of outstanding schools in the UK seeks dedicated support staff to assist with the educational and care needs of special students at their Shepperton site. Candidates with energy and enthusiasm, including graduates and school leavers, are encouraged to apply for this term-time position. Full training will be provided, and the role includes implementing specific learning techniques. Competitive salary offered with a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting educational and care needs of special students.
• Graduates, school leavers or those seeking a career change are welcome.
• Full training provided on specific learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and care needs of pupils with learning difficulties.
• Implement techniques like zones of regulation and Intensive Interaction.

Skills

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Experience in schools

Learning techniques knowledge

Job description

Description

We are a Federation of two Outstanding schools for pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, some with associated autism. Manor Mead is our Primary School for 4-11 year olds in Shepperton with a satellite provision in Virginia Water; our Secondary School is Walton Leigh, for 11-19 year olds. Both schools have been graded as Outstanding on our last three Ofsted inspections.

We require people who have lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the educational and care needs of the special students attending our Shepperton site, Laleham Road TW17 8EL . The role would suit those with school experience, graduates, school leavers or those looking for a career change. You will have full training, learning techniques to support students such as zones of regulation and Intensive Interaction.

Salary: S3 Pro Rata £17,087 - £17,396 (FTE £23,576)

Contract: Monday‑Friday 08:50am‑15:20pm (30hrs, 20mins per week) term time; 1yr Fixed Term Contract initially

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 9am. Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

Interview Date: Monday 8th September 2025.

Start Date: as soon as possible

Manor Mead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Safeguarding Statement

Manor Mead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Manor Mead School believes that it is always unacceptable for a child to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children. We will provide staff and volunteers with guidance to follow when they suspect a child may be experiencing abuse or may be at risk of harm. We will work co‑operatively with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents / carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. The Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) are Tracey Penman at Shepperton and Claudette Sims at Virginia Water (Heads of School). The Deputy DSLs are Becki Wright (Deputy Head of School Shepperton), Alice Chandler (Assistant Head of School) and Livvy Hepburn (Assistant Head of School). The Governor with responsibility for child protection is Rosemary Goodwin.