Teaching Assistant
London South East Academies Trust, Burwood Park, Surrey
Teaching Assistant
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London South East Academies Trust, Burwood Park, Surrey
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 10 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 507a7ea246fe478681277215ce7908de
Location ref: Burwood Park, Surrey
Full Job Description
- To work with and support the teaching staff of Walton Leigh School in the education and care of pupils, to meet their Special Educational Needs.
- To work with and support the pupils of Walton Leigh 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. This post will entail working with students between the ages of 11 and 19 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
- Suctioning
- Tracheotomy
- 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.
- Management of Challenging Behaviour, i.e.
- Using registered and County approved physical interventions.
We require a person who has lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the special students attending our school.
Walton Leigh School is a specialist academy in Walton on Thames, Surrey, providing education for pupils aged 11 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. The school offers a highly personalised approach to learning, supporting young people to develop independence, communication skills and achieve their individual potential within a nurturing and inclusive environment. Walton Leigh School became an academy in January 2026 and is part of London South East Academies Trust. London South East Academies Trust, part of the Elevare Group, is a thriving multi-academy Trust consisting of schools offering special, mainstream and alternative provision. We offer a comprehensive and bespoke CPD programme throughout the year and have a strong track record of developing and upskilling staff at all levels. Through collaborative working, specialist training and opportunities for career progression across the Trust, we are committed to supporting our colleagues to flourish professionally and make a meaningful difference to the lives of the young people we serve. About the Trust London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts. Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point. We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils. London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.
Direct job link
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