Area Team Around the School Coordinator

Surrey County Council; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Woking is seeking two Team Around the School Coordinators. This role includes delivering early intervention support, collaborating with educational leaders, and is open to hybrid working. Candidates must have substantial education experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to improve outcomes for children. This position is a full-time role with a starting salary of £47,142.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Local government salary-related pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with inclusive practice in education.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Passion for promoting the lived experience of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early intervention support in schools.
• Work collaboratively with education leaders.
• Build trusted relationships and inspire colleagues.

Skills

Substantial experience in education or early help

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in leading restorative practice

Ability to use data for decision-making

Job description

• Location: Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 6JD

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce.This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour (full-time) working week.

We are excited to be hiring two new Team Around the School (TAS) Coordinators to join our fantastic Team Around the School Support Hub based in Woking. The role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between regular travel to schools across Surrey, collaborating with colleagues in the office, and working from home.

The two positions available are as follows:

• 1 x full-time (36 hours), permanent position
• 1 x full-time (36 hours), 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity

You will have the opportunity to express your preference as part of your application.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

The TAS Hub is part of the 'Early Intervention, Prevention and Support' sector within Surrey's 'Children, Families and Lifelong Learning' Directorate. We work closely with schools, partners and families to help children thrive in mainstream education, focusing on emerging needs, pupils at SEN Support level, and disadvantaged groups.

Our model enhances the great work already happening in schools through targeted, relational support that makes a real difference. We prioritise whole-school approaches, restorative practice, and relational health to ensure our interventions are impactful and inclusive.

As a TAS Coordinator, you'll play a key role in delivering early intervention. You'll work collaboratively with SEND Support Advisors and Neurodiversity Advisors to respond to whole-school and cohort needs, and provide individual support where required. You'll build trusted relationships with education leaders, remain calm under pressure, and deliver excellent service with integrity, and challenge where needed.

Your visible leadership will inspire and motivate colleagues; modelling behaviours that demonstrate how accountability, and a solution-focused mindset, can support the delivery of services which respond to the evolving needs of our school communities.

You'll benefit from regular supervision, reflective practice sessions, and peer support. We're committed to your professional development, offering training and opportunities to grow your skills in early intervention, inclusion, and leadership.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• Substantial experience in education or early help, with a strong track record in inclusive practice
• A collaborative, child-centred approach and commitment to achieving the best outcomes
• Confidence in leading relational and restorative practice, with a solution-focused mindset
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to chair meetings and manage competing priorities
• Resilience, curiosity, and a proactive attitude in a dynamic environment
• Ability to use data to measure impact, inform service development, and ensure accountability
• Passion for co-production; listening to and promoting the lived experience of families of children and young people with

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions:

• Please tell us about what motivates you to work in early intervention and inclusive education.
• Please describe a time when you supported a school or education setting to respond to emerging or complex needs. What was your approach, how did you collaborate with others, and what impact did your involvement have?
• Please tell us how you have used relational or restorative practice to build trust and influence positive change? How did you adapt your approach to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
• Please describe a situation where you used data or evidence to inform decision-making or service development. How did you ensure accountability and communicate outcomes effectively?
• Please describe a time when your leadership inspired or motivated others in a challenging situation. How did you model accountability and a solution-focused mindset, and what was the outcome for the team or service?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

We welcome applicants who share our enthusiasm for early intervention and inclusive education. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22.10.2025 with interviews planned to follow.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Laura Palmer via email at [e-mail]

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.