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Salary: Scp D 15-20 £28,519 - £30,188 Pro Rata to £22,894.49- £24,234.33
Location: Bedelsford School, Grange Road, Kingston, KT1 2QZ
Working Pattern: 33.75 Hours Per Week Term Time Only:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 08.30 -15.30 Tuesday 08.30 – 16.45
Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school based in Kingston which provides innovative education and a supportive environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school provides places for 120 pupils with a wide range of physical disabilities including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and complex health needs.
The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.
In September 2025 the Bedelsford Chaucer Centre satellite site will open in Merton. In its first year it will offer places to 40 pupils and will have the potential to increase up to 80 children over a three-year period. It will provide places for children who have a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. This is likely to include Speech Language and Communication Needs and may also include Autism Spectrum Conditions and other associated areas of need.
Bedelsford School keenly takes account of the development of neuroscientific knowledge and research to develop the skills of the staff team. Staff are trained to understand the unique way pupils learn and are supported to implement the teaching strategies to ensure pupils make the maximum progress. To find out more about us visit our website.
We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with drive and creativity to join our dedicated and welcoming team to support the delivery of our curriculum to enable our pupils to make exceptional progress in all aspects of their lives. You will supervise and provide support for pupils to help improve engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment, support their personal care and promote their self-confidence and emotional well-being, whilst creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
It is essential that you have experience of working with or caring for children. Working within a school and with children with disabilities is desirable, however not essential.
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English / relevant NVQ Level 3 are required. An on-line test will be offered to any candidates who are successful at interview but do not hold these qualifications.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Maria Hartzenberg via email to arrange a time to speak with Emmet Murphy/Principal.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: 23rd September 2025
Interviews will take place on: W/C 29th September 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.