Type of Position: Learning Support Assistant

Sdbe Mat; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits scheme (as described)

CPD opportunities

Extra-curricular programme

Job summary

St Matthew’s Church of England Primary in Surrey invites applications for a Teaching Assistant (SEND) including Midday Supervisor. You will support learning activities, assist with pupil well‑being and behaviour, and help create an inclusive classroom environment.

The successful candidate will join a resilient staff team, benefit from generous CPD opportunities and a broad extracurricular programme, and engage with the school’s ethos while safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• 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 personal development of children enhances their futures

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEND) including Midday Supervisor - St Matthews Primary (SURREY)

Type of Position: Learning Support Assistant

Subject: Primary

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

Start Date: 26th October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing Date: 13th October 2026 at noon

At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive school where in all we do we aim high, encourage and have faith. St Matthew’s is a two-form entry school with its own nursery class and special needs support centre.

At St Matthew’s:

• We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff
• We have a resilient staff team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who work closely together to secure the best outcomes for our children

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 personal development of children enhances their futures

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

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We would be delighted to hear from you, arrange a visit to show you around our school, or simply have an informal discussion.

Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school. St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.