Teaching Assistant (SEND)

St Matthew's CofE Primary School; Redhill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

St Matthew's CofE Primary School in Redhill, Surrey is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children in our inclusive school. The role covers Early Years to Key Stage 2, with a 30-hour week during term time.

The successful candidate will work with our dedicated staff to promote education, wellbeing and behaviour, and undergo an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Be committed to the development of all children in our inclusive church school.
• Have the resilience and drive to work to secure the very best outcomes for all our children.
• Work with our dedicated staff team to ensure the education, wellbeing and behaviour and personal development of children enhances their futures.

Responsibilities

• Support education, wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of children.
• Work with staff to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.

Skills

Commitment to development

Resilience and drive

Team collaboration

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEND)

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JF

26th October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

21 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: TA: 30hrs per week / 38.6wks P.A. (term-time) MDS: 2.5hrs per week / 38wks P.A. (term-time)

Contract type

Fixed term - Initial fixed-term contract until 31/08/27, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position depending on organisational needs

Pay scale

TA: Actual salary (Surrey 3): £17,264 and MDS: Actual salary (Surrey 1/2): £1,358

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will:

• Be committed to the development of all children in our inclusive church school
• Have the resilience and drive to work to secure the very best outcomes for all our children
• Work with our dedicated staff team to ensure the education, well-being, behaviour and personaldevelopment of children enhances their futures

What the school offers its staff

If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:

• A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds
• Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme
• A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme
• Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Organisation type Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11

An Academy within the SDBE MAT. Aim high, Encourage & Have faith.

Arranging a visit to St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Rushy Meadow Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG