Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Esher; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS pension

Training and development

Wellbeing support (GP & EAP)

Free eye tests

Discount platform (My Staff Shop)

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to work

Job summary

Woodlands School in Esher is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 for our satellite provision at Cranmere Primary School. This part-time role (29h15m/wk, term-time) supports pupils with special needs, under supervision of the class teacher, with opportunities for training and development.

Responsibilities include supporting learning, preparing intervention activities, and promoting pupils' social and emotional development. Must have safeguarding awareness and GCSE English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Evidence of effective continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, under direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
• Under guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need.
• Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Supporting learning

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Teaching Assistantto join our team at Woodlands School, as part of our satellite provision based at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Esher.

About WoodlandsSchool

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion and a curiosity about the world.

Our satellite provision in Esher caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are
proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting.

Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.

Details

Job title: Teaching Assistant Level 1- Special Needs

Location: This role is based at Woodlands satellite site, Cranmere Primary School, Esher, Surrey with occasional travel across East Surrey and to Woodlands School (Leatherhead).

Hours: 29hrs and 15 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, term time only.

Contract: Part time. Permanent and fixed-term contracts of 1 year available

Responsible to: Class Teacher

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need
• Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.