Teaching Assistant – Unified Academy

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust; Dorking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust invites applications for a Scale ¾, SP -14-21 position. The role is paid £26,035.77 - £27,959.88 per annum (FTE £30,405 - £32,652), 36 hours per week, Term Time Only, with a closing date of 27 November 2026.

Interviews will take place w/c Monday 7 December 2026. The post includes safeguarding commitments and an Enhanced DBS check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Job description

Scale ¾, SP -14-21, £26,035.77 - £27,959.88 per annum (FTE £30,405 - £32,652), 36 hours per week, Term Time Only

Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026

Interviews will take place on: w/c Monday 7 December 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will request and review references and carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.