Senior Teaching Assistant, Virginia Water site
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2026 |
| Location: | Shepperton, TW17 8EL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8d56c278-c976-4bcc-8f19-646976de0002 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Manor Mead is part of the London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT).We are an Outstanding primary school for pupils, age 4-11, with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, some with associated autism and Complex Social and Communication Needs. We have two sites; one in Shepperton (PMLD, SLD, associated Autism) and one in Virginia Water (ASD and communication and interaction needs).
Manor Mead School Virginia Water requires an experienced person who has lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the educational and care needs of the special children attending our school. Senior Teaching Assistants are required to work under the direction of the class teacher, and work an additional 1 hour 40 minutes during the week for classroom preparation of teaching resources. This time includes the 20 minutes allocated for the weekly team meeting. In the absence of the Class Teacher from the classroom the Senior Teaching Assistant should assume responsibility for the class group. This is reflected in the pay.
What the school offers its staff
We offer fantastic benefits, including:
• A supportive team of staff from an 'Outstanding' school
• A thorough induction process
• Access to excellent professional development
• Generous pension scheme
• Paid sick leave
• LSEAT Rewards discount programme
Further details about the role
Successful candidates will enjoy the benefits of working within LSEAT, including valuable opportunities for sharing of best practice and excellent professional development support.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification, and visit the careers website https://careers.lseat.org.uk/vacancies/1513/senior-teaching-assistant.html
• Closing date for applications is 29 June 2026 at 3pm
• Interview date: TBC
• Start date: 1st September 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
LSEAT and Manor Mead School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.
Manor Mead is part of the London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT).We are an Outstanding primary school for pupils, age 4-11, with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, some with associated autism and Complex Social and Communication Needs. We have two sites; one in Shepperton (PMLD, SLD, associated Autism) and one in Virginia Water (ASD and communication and interaction needs).
Manor Mead School Virginia Water requires an experienced person who has lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the educational and care needs of the special children attending our school. Senior Teaching Assistants are required to work under the direction of the class teacher, and work an additional 1 hour 40 minutes during the week for classroom preparation of teaching resources. This time includes the 20 minutes allocated for the weekly team meeting. In the absence of the Class Teacher from the classroom the Senior Teaching Assistant should assume responsibility for the class group. This is reflected in the pay.
What the school offers its staff
We offer fantastic benefits, including:
• A supportive team of staff from an 'Outstanding' school
• A thorough induction process
• Access to excellent professional development
• Generous pension scheme
• Paid sick leave
• LSEAT Rewards discount programme
Further details about the role
Successful candidates will enjoy the benefits of working within LSEAT, including valuable opportunities for sharing of best practice and excellent professional development support.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification, and visit the careers website https://careers.lseat.org.uk/vacancies/1513/senior-teaching-assistant.html
• Closing date for applications is 29 June 2026 at 3pm
• Interview date: TBC
• Start date: 1st September 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
LSEAT and Manor Mead School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.