Salary: Grade S3, scale point 20.1 – 23; FTE £28,637.00 – £30,484.00; Actual: £22,137.77 – £23,565.59; Dependent on qualifications and experience
Working Pattern: 32.5hrs/week; 08:30am-16:00pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
St Dominic’s School is a highly regarded special school in Surrey, set within 56 acres of serene, wooded grounds offering plenty of space for recreational activities. The school caters to pupils and Sixth Form students from 7 to 19, supporting a diverse range of academic abilities and complex needs.
Our school is proud to offer a comprehensive range of in-house therapeutic services, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Sensory Integration, all delivered by a team of qualified professionals. This extensive therapeutic support ensures that each student can access the curriculum at a level that suits their individual needs, helping them reach their full potential. Additionally, we provide purpose-built medical facilities with qualified nursing staff on site every day.
St Dominic’s has earned recognition for its commitment to excellence, achieving Advanced Autism Accreditation, the Arts Council ‘Artsmark’ Silver Award, and the Primary Science Quality Mark.
Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff, you will provide support to groups and individuals. You will help to improve their engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment and promote their self-confidence and emotional well‑being.
Key Responsibilities
- To take responsibility for classroom assistance in order to help promote effective teaching and learning for pupils and students.
- Support and supervise pupils and students throughout the school day.
- Assist the teacher in keeping a record of events and progress, bringing issues of concern to the class teacher to ensure full pupil/student data is available to inform assessment and future planning.
- Assist in keeping records of pupil/student progress and report achievement in line with school policy.
Key Requirements
- Experience of working with children.
- GSCE or equivalent in maths and English.
- Working with children with special needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Confident and self‑motivated in exercising appropriate initiative.
- Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme – enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
- Employee Wellbeing – support with counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working and enhanced parental leave including the Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
- Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more.
- Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.
- Virtual GP appointments – managed by Livi with remote GP consultations and medical advice via smartphone app or website.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect 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 a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
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