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Salary:Grade C, Point 10-14, Actual Salary: £8,244.55- £8,479.44 (FTE £27,729 - £28,519)
Locations: Dysart School, 190 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 5BB (Main site)
Satellite provisions
Tolworth – School Lane, Surbiton, KT6 7QH
North Kingston - Dysart School, Latchmere Road, North Kingston KT2 5TU
Hours:12.5 hours per week working 11.30am to 2pm, term time only
Dysart School is an Outstanding special school for 198 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. The School has high expectations for its pupils and believe there is no limit to their potential.
Its main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, a dedicated post-16 hub, accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas and generous grounds equipped for play and outdoor learning.
In addition Dysart School runs three satellite sites next to mainstream schools in the local area to help meet the need for high-quality SEN places in the borough of Kingston. These are located in Tolworth KT6 7QJ and two in north Kingston KT2 5TU.
Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice. To find out more about us visit our school website
Are you interested in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities, with autistic spectrum conditions or with profound and multiple learning disabilities?
At Dysart School we are looking to recruit Play Assistants to work alongside our pupils.
Dysart 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
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.
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Penny Jelbert via email
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 person specifications that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.
Please note that CV applications will not be considered.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 18th November 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.