SEN Teaching Assistant

About the role: 

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT 

• Pay rate: LSEAT pay spine 13= £26,053 FTE (£18,390 actual) 

• 31 hours 10 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year 

• Core hours Mon-Fri 8.40 am - 3.20 pm (+20 additional minutes each week) 

• Start Date: As soon as possible 

• Application Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2026 at 09.00am 

• Interview date: TBC 

Note that the school reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage in the recruitment process.   

We require someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the educational and care needs of the special pupils attending our primary school at Manor Mead Virginia Water. 

The role would suit those with school experience, graduates, school leavers or those looking for a career change as we offer full training. 

Manor Mead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Following the procedures recommended to safeguard children, we will be taking up references if you are shortlisted for an interview.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

Job purpose 

 • To work with and support the teaching staff of Manor Mead School in the education and care of pupils, to meet their Special Educational Needs. 

• To work with and support the pupils of Manor Mead School enabling them to take part in all aspects of the curriculum. 

• To work under the direction of the Class Teacher, or the Senior Teaching Assistant in the absence of the Class Teacher, as a member of the class staff team, to support the delivery of an appropriate curriculum in a safe, stimulating and caring environment. 

Duties and responsibilities 

 • To support the teacher in the classroom and in other learning environments/activities e.g. swimming pool, P.E. to enable children to make the most of their learning opportunities 

• To attend to the pupils’ personal requirements, physical care and therapy needs daily, including moving and handling children as necessary (following training) 

• To manage pupils’ behaviour in line with school policy and procedures, following pupils’ individual Behaviour Management Plans and Strategies. 

• To supervise pupils during break and lunch time as appropriate to support teachers and Senior Teaching Assistant: encouraging pupils to be physically active and to play 

• To contribute to the organisation of classroom resources to ensure effective classroom management 

• To encourage independence at all times 

• To undertake specific tasks with individuals or small groups of pupils 

• To assist on outings and school trips on foot or in the Minibus 

• To be aware of school policies and support the implementation of these policies 

• To record pupils’ progress on appropriate recording charts 

• To work within the specific hours designated by the post 

Note: Teaching Assistants are welcome to attend any relevant staff meetings 

Job Specification 

This post will entail working with children between the ages of 4 and 11 who will potentially require any or all of the following; 

Personal Care, i.e.: 

• Toileting 

• Feeding 

• Administration of medication and or medical interventions, i.e.: 

• Gastrostomy feeds 

• Administering oral medication (always with supervision by another trained adult) 

All these would be after specific training by medically trained staff and carried out under their supervision until such time as their competencies were signed off and the staff member is confident to carry them out. 

• Administration of Therapies 

• Management of Challenging Behaviour, i.e.: 

• Using registered and County approved physical interventions 

• Moving and Handling of pupils / students, i.e.: 

• Positioning 

• Toileting 

• Therapy input 

• Delivery of the wider curriculum, i.e.: 

• Engaging children in play activities at break times 

• Supporting children to participate in all curriculum areas, including, Performance Arts, Sports and PE activities 

This post will require a level of mobility and fitness commensurate with the staff member’s ability to undertake any or all of the above. * Following policies and protocols and appropriate training.