What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Assistant at Linden Bridge School position at Oxted School?
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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/LBS/19851
Location
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW
Contract Type
Temporary/Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£24,691.00 Annually (FTE)
£17,321 per annum (Based on Work Pattern)
Closing Date
11:59pm, 27th Feb 2026
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
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About This Role
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated classroom teams as Special Needs Assistants to provide additional pupil support. We are looking for people who can act as positive, professional role models to our students, who under direction of the class teacher, will be able to support our pupils in their progress and learning using creative and specialised SEN strategies across the school.
If you have previous experience in this field, it would be an advantage however this is not a requirement as we offer comprehensive induction and training to all new employees.
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the THPT HR Team by email at hrteam3@thpt.org.uk
We are happy to offer a tour of the school. If you would like to request a tour or would like to meet with us informally before applying, then please email the HR Team.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
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HR Team
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New
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/LBS/19851
Location
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW
Contract Type
Temporary/Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£24,691.00 Annually (FTE)
£17,321 per annum (Based on Work Pattern)
Closing Date
11:59pm, 27th Feb 2026
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Share
About This Role
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated classroom teams as Special Needs Assistants to provide additional pupil support. We are looking for people who can act as positive, professional role models to our students, who under direction of the class teacher, will be able to support our pupils in their progress and learning using creative and specialised SEN strategies across the school.
If you have previous experience in this field, it would be an advantage however this is not a requirement as we offer comprehensive induction and training to all new employees.
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the THPT HR Team by email at hrteam3@thpt.org.uk
We are happy to offer a tour of the school. If you would like to request a tour or would like to meet with us informally before applying, then please email the HR Team.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
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Salary : $17,321 - $24,691