Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: The Children's Trust School
Contract Type: Permanent
Specific Hours: 37.5 hours per week full time, Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00
Salary: £29,560 - £31,284 (dependent on experience) pro rata for part time hours
Closing Date: 01 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our School Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide high-quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do.

Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

Role Requirements
Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class.

• Support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health, and care.
• Work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
• Support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
• Provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Patient and caring.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and organised.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Willing to learn and undertake ongoing training.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives while benefiting from:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Structured training and development opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams.
• Career progression through enhanced clinical competencies and specialist training.
• A rewarding environment focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.

Please note this position follows a 52-week working pattern, supporting the school's operations throughout the year rather than term-time only.

For more detail about the role, the candidate briefing pack, frequently asked questions, and staff benefits pack, please contact the Recruitment & Compliance Team.

Interview Date: Week commencing 16th November 2026.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the Recruitment & Compliance Team, on 01737 365 880 or email: recruitment@thechildrenstrust.org.uk

How to Apply
The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. Apply through our website.

Gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process for external candidates.

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About Us
The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits
In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, Car Scheme (subject to eligibility), subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher's pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Terms and Conditions
As a charity organisation independent of the NHS, we do not follow Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Consequently, we are unable to take into account NHS incremental dates or continuous service for salary, annual leave, or related entitlements such as absence pay at the point of recruitment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn.

The Children's Trust is a company limited by guarantee; registered in England & Wales with registered number 1757875. We are also a registered charity with registration number 288018.