Teaching Assistant; SEND

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

• Teaching assistant

Visas cannot be sponsored

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Rushy Meadow Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG