Meath School
Surrey
£21,175.87 pro rata
Expiring soon
Salary:
£21,175.87 per annum (FTE £23,824), pay review pending
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
7 October 2025
Job overview
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey
Salary: £21,175.87 per annum (FTE £23,824), pay review pending
Contract Type: until 30th August 2026
Working pattern: 35 hours per week, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 40 weeks per annum (term time plus up to one week during the school closure period)
Start date: ASAP
Role Overview:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will join our multidisciplinary team, which includes Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other Learning Support Assistants. This rewarding role will see you play a vital part in providing classroom support and helping pupils develop communication, curriculum, social, and behavioural skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with teachers and therapists to provide tailored support for children's educational and social needs.
* Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons, providing one-on-one and group support.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, respecting their diverse backgrounds and promoting inclusive learning.
* Support behaviour management, using effective strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
* Contribute to the assessment of pupils' progress and help adapt teaching approaches accordingly.
* Use ICT and other tools to support and enhance learning.
* Support school activities, such as swimming sessions, playtime, and off-site trips.
* Participate in training and development opportunities, including safeguarding, medical support, and classroom management.
What we are looking for:
* Experience working with primary-age pupils, ideally in an SEN environment.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, with a flexible and positive attitude.
* Basic literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
About Us:
Meath, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential non-maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with complex speech and language challenges. Our most recent Ofsted report is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress which our children make. 'Pupils are happy and safe, and they enjoy being in school. They comment that 'everyone can have friends here'.
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How to Apply:
To apply please send a completed application form to Interviews will be held at Meath School.
The closing date for applications is Monday 7th October at 9am. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged
Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate's employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.
Please find details of our safeguarding policy
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.
Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at and we will be happy to assist you.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you
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About Meath School
Meath School
Brox Road, Ottershaw
Surrey
KT16 0LF
United Kingdom
About Meath
A nurturing community with communication at its heart
Who we are Meath is a school that helps children aged four to 11 with complex speech and language challenges to build the foundations they need to thrive. We have been rated Ofsted 'Outstanding' since 2007.
What we do We work hard to prepare children for the next stage of their education and give them the tools they need to independently access the learning and education that will allow them greater life choices and experiences. Our collaborative and immersive environment encourages children to be effective communicators and to learn various ways to have their voice heard. To do this, we work as a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the very best expertise is shared and taught, through evidence-based approaches.
Our mission Through a combination of specialised education, therapy and care, we aim to create a community of happy, independent, and confident communicators.
Meath achieves this by supporting children with complex speech and language challenges to talk, learn and grow:
* Enabling each child to talk, understand and connect with the world through a combination of methods.
* Integrating specialist teaching, therapy and care to help children learn.
* Creating a nurturing environment where children can develop social skills, friendships and learning approaches – and grow up safe and happy
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