Teaching Assistant

Surrey County Council; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team at a new purpose-built school. This role is perfect for individuals who are committed to inclusive education and have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. As part of a supportive environment, you will work closely with excellent teachers to provide high-quality educational support. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a thriving learning atmosphere where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront. Join us in shaping the future of education!

Benefits

Chromebook

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Weekly internal CPD

Free tea, coffee and biscuits

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to inclusive values and education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the education of students in a Pupil Referral Unit.
• Maintain high standards and support vulnerable students.

Skills

Support Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 7 May 2025
• Directorate: Partnership
• Location: Fordway Centre, Stanwell Road, Ashford, TW15 3DU

Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The salary range for this role is £20,883 to £22,361 per annum based on a 36 hour working week (FTE £24,275 - £25,993).

Rewards and Benefits

• A Chromebook
• 'Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
• Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Pension Scheme
• Sociable and friendly staff and free onsite parking
• Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!

About the Organisation

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant to support our Primary team of excellent teachers at Fordway Centre which is a 5-11 Pupil Referral Unit based in Ashford, Surrey. This is a permanent post starting in May 2025 for 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, term time only. The successful candidate will have excellent support skills and good all-round knowledge of supporting the education of students and an understanding of Special education, mainstream education and / or Pupil Referral Units.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us moving into our brand new purpose-built school in May 2025 where innovation meets inspiration, our facilities are designed to empower both teacher and student, fostering a dynamic learning atmosphere where creativity and collaboration thrive.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
• An outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality support for all children.
• Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
• An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with pupils, staff, parents, Management Committee and other stakeholders.

If you have a strong commitment to inclusive values, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to strengthen partnerships, are ambitious to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a significant role in our exciting journey to become a truly excellent school, we would like to hear from you.

Please refer to the attached Job Profile and Person Specification for further details. Applicants must have the right to work and reside permanently in the UK.

Additional information

Please note that candidates must have the right to reside and work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks. Please be aware; to comply with the update of KCSIE 2024, all applicants consent by completing their application, if shortlisted, to a preliminary online search of their name to identify any safeguarding considerations to be discussed at interview.

The close date for this advert is Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 09:00am with interviews planned for w/c 19th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like further information regarding the role or arrange an appointment please contact Sam Dawson - [e-mail] / 07368 630797

Candidates will only be considered for shortlisting on completion of a full application form. In accordance with KCSiE and Safer recruitment we cannot accept CVs.

To apply for this role, please submit your applications via the Eteach website under reference 1480197 or click HERE .

We look forward to receiving your application.